From wag to affect: Tail kinematic signatures of canine emotional states in computer-controlled environments
Yuri Ouchi, Cara Glynn, Chiara Canori, Sarah Marshall‐Pescini, Fumihide Tanaka, Friederike Range, Tiago Monteiro
This study examines tail kinematics in dogs during computer-controlled tasks to identify emotional states, finding that tail wagging correlates with positive anticipation and increased speed in negative conditions.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition