Content
- It's a very sensitive dog
- Do you have any sore, pain or itching
- Trauma
- What to do if my dog doesn't like being touched on his tail?
- How to treat this problem?
We all have our weaknesses when it comes to the body, especially dogs, which are very sensitive creatures to all kinds of contact. Some feel uncomfortable when you touch their ears, some feel their paws, and some don't like you touching their tail.
And speaking of this, since it can be a very common phenomenon, many people wonder why doesn't my dog like to be touched on his tail? This can happen for many reasons, some physical and others emotional or psychological. The important thing is to study each case separately and see if it is a topic simply about your tastes, or if there is another cause.
If this is a situation that is happening to your pet, then we invite you to read this PeritoAnimal article where we'll explain what happens when you try to touch or comb your dog's tail and he won't let you, walk away or try to say- you that not with your mouth.
It's a very sensitive dog
Your puppy may be the hypersensitive type and this is totally normal in the canine world. Just as you don't like certain things because they cause you a lot of unpleasant sensations, so does your dog.
The tail zone is one of the most controversial parts of the body of dogs. When you are very close to the anus, many may feel that when you are touching your tail, you are getting too close to your private parts, so neither like nor see it as a caress, but rather as a robbery.
According to several animal studies, for no apparent reason, 90% of puppies don't like to be touched on their tail.
Do you have any sore, pain or itching
if I used to do it before and everything was fine, but all of a sudden, your dog reacts negatively to this type of contact and you are being as gentle as possible, the first thing to do will be take him to the vet. Don't wait too long, your dog may have a wound or feel pain.
Maybe on the last walk through the park some dog bit him or some insect bit him while he was resting in the grass. A dog wound doesn't always have to bleed a lot or the dog shows signs of pain, so it's a good idea to consult your veterinarian at the first negative reaction to touching it. If your puppy's tail is very hairy and spongy, it's difficult to see if he has a wound.
On the other hand, I knew that dogs can break their tails? Puppies' tails break quite easily, especially the longer ones. A dog's tail is made up of small bones that are held together by the joints. Bones can break or fracture, while joints can shift.
If you see your dog fall from a height, step on its tail by accident, get hurt by something or have been bitten by a dog, go up to it and do a complete physical examination to locate possible pain resulting in injuries . Some symptoms of a broken tail include an inability to flex, a twisted tail, pain and difficulty moving it.
Trauma
Is this a usual reaction? if your dog never liked you touching his tail, this may be due to something that happened in his first stage of life when he was still a puppy. Remember that many fears, phobias and even pain occur because of some traumatic event that happened in the past.
Have you been the dog since you were a puppy? Do you know what your story is? It could be that your dog has been bitten on the tail by another dog or animal or hurt by a previous owner. If your tail is amputated, it may also have occurred in your adult or puppy stage, causing you great fear when you remember this event.
meet the past history of our pets, helps us to understand certain behaviors, personalities and ways of reacting to circumstances. Do some research and if you come to the conclusion that your dog may be going through a trauma, consult an ethologist or a canine educator, professionals who will help you to resolve this situation.
What to do if my dog doesn't like being touched on his tail?
Once you've explored the reasons why your puppy doesn't like to be touched on his tail, the most important thing to do is to avoid invading his privacy. If it invades your space that doesn't like you to get close, it can provoke a reaction in it that you'll later regret. I could bite you or try any aggressive attitude towards you.
If your dog is not comfortable with this type of contact, don't try to force him or train him to change behavior. The wisest thing to do as an owner would be to leave it and make peace with the idea that your dog doesn't like you touching his tail, no matter how hairy and soft it is, and no matter how much you would like to touch it. The most you can do is try to touch her in another way. It is possible that your puppy will feel that you are touching him too hard, so try to do it more gently while giving a relaxing massage from his head to his tail.
How to treat this problem?
If you want to be able to touch the dog, it is normal to try to solve these problems at home, but the truth is that depending on the reaction of the dog this may or may not be an appropriate decision. If your dog growls to let you know to stop, it's a positive situation, as he's warning you that it's not to your liking. In these cases we should respect what you don't like and avoid touching your tail. Perhaps with time, affection, the use of positive reinforcement, and the necessary confidence, at some point, allow yourself to touch or brush this area.
However, if mark or bite your hand by casually touching the tail, we speak of a more serious situation and that it can be a problem, especially when strangers want to interact with it.
If the source of this fear is because a child pulled its tail, then the situation can become a bigger problem, especially if it bites a small child. That's where you should resort to a professional. Modification of canine behavior should always be carried out by an ethologist (a veterinarian specializing in canine behavior) or an experienced canine educator or trainer.
