This is done by one or more of the following methods: back blows, manual chest thrusts, and finger sweeps. Once the airway is open, rescue breathing is started by means of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (see artificial respiration). The third element of CPR is circulation, which begins by establishing the presence or absence of a pulse.
A tail that is consistently down may indicate that your pooch is in a substantial amount of pain. Some of this discomfort could stem directly from the tail although it can also be linked to pain incurred from the base of your dog's spine or his hindquarters.
The Between the Legs Tail Wag. 1  This is a scared dog wag. 2  This is another wag that can get you bit if you push this dog. 3  Scared dogs drop their tails low when they are scared and sometimes the tail even sucks up between their legs. 4  This tail, like the upright tail may also wag or shake like a rattlesnake rattle. 5  Scare dogs have earned the title ...