Basset Hound Tail

Tips to Keep Your Basset Hound Tail From Wagging

The Basset Hound’s tail is one of its most recognizable features. If you’re thinking of owning one, you need to understand the mechanics of the dog’s tail, so you can take proper care of it. Keep reading to learn more.

The first thing you should know is that a dog’s tail is extremely fragile and easily injured if not properly handled. Unlike humans, dogs can’t “numb” their tails as we do. The only way to truly condition a dog’s tail is by clipping it, which puts control back in your hands. In other words, you can’t train a dog not to shed!

The tail has two hair ends – one straight and one curly. When your dog jumps or twists around, she can cause her tail to curl. That’s what happens when she gets stressed or scared. The curly hair ends up a bit longer than the straight hair, and this makes her body compensate by shortening it.

The length of your Basset’s tail is completely within your hands.

You can make it longer by hand, or you can shorten it by pruning it regularly. However, you don’t want to cut it too short because it’ll be more likely to wiggle around. Longer tails are also easier to train because the body trusts your control. Some dogs naturally have long, skinny tails, while others may be heavier at the top and lighter at the bottom – like the Shar-Pei.

The second step is to check the condition of your Basset’s body. Look for redness, swelling, and any sign that the skin is inflamed or irritated. This is caused by tissue irritation caused by a foreign object. Try to minimize handling the body as much as possible until all irritation has been resolved.

Sometimes owners are worried that if their Basset does not get proper exercise, it may shorten its tail. This is simply not true. Exercising a dog is very similar to exercising a human – it requires blood circulation and increased heart rate to work properly. A stretched-out Basset’s tail simply doesn’t have the muscle power to exercise himself. If he did, his tail would fall off just like a mane of hair.

Some dogs have had their hound tails shaved or “wasted” during grooming, but these are the exceptions and not the rule. Excessive brushing of the head and excessive scrubbing of the body will stretch the skin of any dog. While some dogs may wiggle their tails during grooming, it’s not normal and should be discouraged. As mentioned earlier, the tail is attached to the body, which means that it can be stretched just like the rest of the body.

You might notice that a well-groomed Basset has a wagging tail, but the fact is that his tail is almost always straight.

The hair on your hound tail should be long and luxurious – not curly. Curly or wavy hairs on the body of a Basset mean that your dog is not happy! If you have curly hair, you should consider visiting your veterinarian to find out why your Basset is wagging his tail and to fix the problem.

A Basset’s hound tail can be shortened by using clippers, scissors, or electric clippers. Although they don’t recommend it, many people clip the ends of their tail because they think this action makes the dog more obedient. Unfortunately, this action can cause damage to the tail, skin, or hair. Instead, use a pair of clippers with safety clasps so that your dog can’t get his tail cut. If you do decide to trim the ends of your hound’s tail, be sure not to pull on the body of the dog as he may be injured if the clipper gets too rough.

There are several things you can do to keep your Basset’s hound tail from wagging and to keep it in good shape.

First, try to make sure that your dog doesn’t run too much because this can rub against his tail and cause irritation. If your dog does run he should stop immediately and relax. Also, check for any torn skin or hair at the base of his tail. If you see any of these problems, take him to the veterinarian right away.

Last but not least, never clip your dog’s tail when he is in training. Doing so will lead to bad habits like digging where ever he goes. Also, be careful not to trim the body too much because it will grow back faster than the tail. Just keep in mind that clipping is very important with the training of your dog.