What if a dog has no tail?
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A dog’s tail helps balance during sharp turns and jumps, so without it the dog loses balance and falls more easily. It is also a key tool for expressing mood, which you can no longer read quickly.
Without a tail the dog becomes less confident, and because other dogs cannot read its mood, they hesitate to approach, weakening its social skills.