Tail does not wag the dog when it comes to agility, scientists find

[CorvusCorax]

I don't do agility but there is a 1m hurdle and an A-frame in our routine and I have definitely seen rudder-like movement!!

https://www.theguardian.com/science...nifies,side to side communicates friendliness.

 

[blackcob]

In the paper, which has not been peer-reviewed

??

Big dogs definitely ruddered/helicoptered, small dog even with a tight spitz curl uncurls his for certain moves.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Yes my Tiny Gobshite (TM Blackcob 2022) definitely helicopters too.

 

[skinnydipper]

Helicopter tail - Maldwyn the lurcher

 

[Nasicus]

Helicopter tail - Maldwyn the lurcher

Clearly being used as a communication tool, it's saying 'WHEEEE!' ?