Why is my dog's tail down and painful after training? What to do?

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I was training my dog with a shock collar yesterday for about 30 minutes. Ever since then kanye's tail has been down. I tried moving it up this morning and he cried. What do i do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 48 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Kayne! I do not think the tail pain is from the shock collar but from over working the tail or the back. Happy tail is possible which is a strain or strain of the tail from wagging or hitting the tail against something, wagging a lot or from swimming. It is also possible his lower lumbar back hurts instead of the tail. He should be seen by your Vet and prescribed safe non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. Rest him for a week. I wish Kayne a speedy recovery!

Why is my dog's tail down and painful after training? What to do?

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