Question

Shashank has a pet dog. He likes to play with the pet dog. He also feeds the dog and gives it for a walk, gives a bath and takes care of the pet.

(ii) When the dog is taken for a walk, or given food by Shashank it wags its tail? What does the dog express by it?

Answer 1

• Dogs are quadrupedal mammals that show various emotions like anger, happiness, and love in different situations with their actions.
• Such actions are a way of communicating with others.
• Some actions that are performed by dogs include;

1. Barking

• Dogs generally bark when they feel anger or see something unusual.
• It is a way to alert or warn others.

2. Tail wagging

1. It is a behavior in dogs and a few other animals to show happiness and love to others.
2. Other emotions are also conveyed with such action like; excitement, anxiety, threat and nervousness.

3. Climbing over

1. Dogs and other pets climb on their keeper to get rewards.
2. It is also an action to show happiness and excitement.

Yes, the pet dog of Shashank wags its tail to show excitement, happiness and love to its caretaker.