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.
Tail Docking in Dogs. Information on Canine Tail Docking. Tail docking is the surgical removal of part of the dog's tail. This procedure is most often performed in healthy puppies between 2 to 5 days of age. A similar procedure may be performed in older pets, but this is considered a tail amputation, not a tail dock.