Dogs with Docked Tails can Grow up Mean
Submitted on Apr 01, 2008
Companion Animals | Pet Ownership
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University of Victoria scientists found that docking a dog's tail (cutting it short or off entirely) can make it more aggressive, likely because a tail is an important communication tool for dogs and their behavior is negatively affected without it.
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