Not really. Madeline Summerville @MaddiesHotTake X.com That dog was about to get in a fight with another dog and the safest way to Stop it at that point so no one got bitten was to pull the tail and get the animal away from the danger zone. That's what happens when you're willing to look after an aggressive animal. Readers added context they thought people might want to know Pulling a dog's tail is not recommended by experts and risks pain, spinal injury or increased aggression it is not the safest way to stop fights. Recommended methods include loud noises, water sprays, barriers or lifting by the hind legs. Kaynak