狗狗搖尾巴是它們向我們表達感情的方式之一，這也是它們很重要的身體語言之一。狗狗的尾巴也是會「說話」的，讀懂狗狗搖尾巴的含義，才能知道狗狗想表達什麼。
The position of a dog's tail can reveal a lot about what a dog is thinking and feeling.
狗尾巴的位置能夠透露很多信息：狗狗當下的想法和感受。
The speed of the wag, the pattern of movement and the breadth of each tail sweep can all give information about a dog's intentions and emotions.
狗搖尾巴的速度、方式以及每一次搖尾巴的幅度，都能提供關於狗的意圖和情感的信息。
In this video we will teach you how to interpret the language of a dog's tail.
在這段視頻中，我們將教您如何理解狗尾巴的語言。
Tail held high and stiff indicates alertness and the desire to display dominance.
尾巴抬的高高直直的，表示警惕和渴望展示強勢。
When dogs are alert, they stand with their tails raised and ears up.
當狗警覺時，耳朵會豎起來，尾巴也會立起來。
This posture means that they are observing carefully and ready to confront whatever caught their attention.
這個姿勢表示，它們正在仔細觀察，並隨時準備與引起它們注意的事物對抗。
This position could also be a display of dominance in other words.
換句話說，這個姿勢也是強勢的表現。
They are showing their role as the dog who rules the world.
它們正在展示自己的身份，那就是能夠統治世界的狗狗。
Tail held straight out means that the dog is taking in new information and is so far responding neutrally.
尾巴平直挺著，意味著狗正在接受新的信息，並且目前的反應是平靜的。
There could be a new canine in the neighborhood or at the dog park, your dog is curious and just doesn't know what to make of them yet.
可能是社區附近或者狗園裡來了一隻新狗，你的狗狗感到好奇，只是目前還不知道怎麼與它相處。
Tail held between the legs indicates submission or fear.
尾巴夾在兩腿之間表示服從或者懼怕。
A tucked tail is a sign that your dog is afraid, scared or uncomfortable.
尾巴捲起來是你的狗狗感覺害怕、驚慌或者不舒服的信號。
They could be in pain or afraid of something or someone.
它們可能處於疼痛之中或者對某人某事感到害怕。
Tail wagging to the left.
狗尾巴向左搖動。
It may be hard to catch but a dog will wag their tail to the left if they are suspicious of another dog or person they don't trust.
這可能難以理解，但是如果狗狗對它們不信任的人或狗表示懷疑的時候，尾巴就會往左搖動。
Recent studies suggest that a tail wagging to the left indicates negative feelings, fear or stress.
最近的研究表明，狗尾巴向左搖動表示消極的情緒：害怕或是緊張。
Dogs may show this tail wagging behavior in the presence of an unfamiliar dominant dog.
狗狗會在不熟悉的較為強勢的狗面前作出這樣搖尾巴的行為。
Tail wagging to the right.
狗尾巴向右搖動。
It seems a little bit unbelievable but recent research suggests that the tail wagging to the right indicates positive feelings or that your dog is relaxed.
這似乎有點難以相信，但最近的研究表明，狗尾巴向右擺動表示積極的情緒或者狗狗感到輕鬆自在。
Often times dogs show this tail wagging behavior when they see their owner.
通常在狗狗們見到自己主人的時候會有這樣的表現。
Tail held high and wagging indicates the dog is happy but also alert.
尾巴高舉著搖動表示它此刻很開心，但仍保持警惕。
The dog is cautiously excited but displaying dominance.
這隻狗謹慎地興奮著，但表現出了強勢的姿態。
The breadth of each tail sweep and the frequency at which a tail moves adds further meaning to canine communication.
狗狗每次搖尾巴的幅度和頻率為犬語增添了更多的含義。
Fast, broad wag.
大幅度快速地搖尾巴。
This indicates a friendly happy dog who is not threatening anyone.
這表示它是一隻友好又快樂的狗狗，對任何人都沒有威脅。
You may have bought them a new treat or maybe you got the leash out for a walk.
可能是你給它買了新食物，或者是放它出去散了步。
This is the closest to the popular concept of the happiness wag, especially if the tail seems to drag the hips with it.
因為快樂而搖尾巴，這是最接近普遍概念的理解，特別是如果尾巴似乎還拖著臀部擺動。
Slow, reluctant wag.
不情願地緩慢搖尾巴。
A slow wag with the tail at half mast is less social than most other tale signals.
與大多數其他信號相比，尾巴半垂著緩慢地搖動表示不太想交際。
Generally speaking, slow wags with the tail in neither a particularly submissive nor a dominant position might indicate a dog who is feeling anxious, less enthusiastic or insecure.
一般來說，緩慢地搖尾巴既不是特別順從，也不是表強勢，可能就表明狗狗感到焦慮、缺乏熱情或沒有安全感。
Quick, short wag.
快速短暫地搖尾巴。
A slight wag with each swing of only small breadth usually happens during greetings when a dog is feeling tentative.
在問候時，狗狗想要試探，常常會輕輕地搖尾巴，幅度也很小。
Very tiny, high-speed movements that give the impression of the tail vibrating are signs that the dog is about to run, fight or attack.
非常快速地小幅度擺動，給人尾巴顫動的感覺，這是狗狗準備跑、打架或攻擊的信號。
If the tail is held high while vibrating, it is most likely an active threat.
如果尾巴在顫動時舉的高，這很可能是一種主動威脅。
It's important to recognize that different breeds carry their tails at different heights.
識別狗尾巴搖擺的不同高度和類型很重要。
Some dogs like beagles hold their tails vertically.
有一些狗，比如畢格爾犬，它們的尾巴是垂直立起來的。
Others like greyhounds tuck their tails.
還有些狗，比如格雷伊獵犬，它們的尾巴是夾起來的。
All tail positions should be read relative to the average and neutral position where that dog normally holds its tail.
所有尾巴的位置都應該根據狗狗平時情緒正常時放尾巴的位置來解讀。
A short tail.
一條短尾巴。
A stubby or curly tail may make it more difficult for dogs to communicate with their owners and with other dogs.
一條短小或捲曲的尾巴可能會使得狗狗與狗主人之間以及其他同類之間更難溝通了。
Interestingly enough, recent studies have shown that dogs with tiny tails are twice as likely to have aggressive encounters as dogs with longer tails.
有趣的是，最近的研究表明，短尾狗遇到侵略性攻擊的機率是長尾狗的兩倍。
While you can understand a lot about your canine companion from their tail signals, It's important to observe the entire dog and watch out for other tell-tale signs such as posture, facial expressions and body movements.
儘管你能夠從狗狗的尾巴信號中知道它的想法，但是觀察整隻狗，注意諸如姿勢、面部表情和肢體語言等其他信號，也是很重要的。
Watch our other videos to learn more about how to understand your dog better.
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