How to Animate a DOG Chasing its TAIL

Dogs chase their tails for boredom, excitement, dealing with fleas and expelling energy. This tutorial explains the physics and locomotion of the action for knowledge and animation purpose.
#howtoanimate #tutorial #dog #puppy #animation
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[@michaelbourret339]

Note: Bolt wasn't chasing his tail, but preparing to lie down. Some dogs do this when they go lie down, like Frodo, a dog I had, who would do this when getting onto a cushioned chair.

[@PixiGags]

Hello Michael, yes indeed! I wanted to have an example with a cgi character and that's teh closest I could find. Thanks for bringing it up! :D

[@tigerwolfpip]

THE MUSIC IM HEARING IS LITERALLY JUST NOSTALGIC

[@segundosdeanimacao]

Your animations are amazing, and these tutorials help me a lot!

[@PixiGags]

I appreciate that very much Segu!! :D

[@S.E.A.Productions]

Been a little while since I last commented.
Awesome tutorial, Pixi! I'll definitely use this for reference in the future!

[@PixiGags]

Hello Fox, how nice to see you!! :D I hope this video can be helpful sometimes!

[@elvenqueenanimates8186]

AMAZING!!!! ❤❤❤

[@PixiGags]

Thanks Elvequeen, I am glad you like it! :D

[@Crystalplus10]

0:20 awww he is so cute 🥺🥺✨

[@PixiGags]

Yes Dulcinea, the little guy is adorable! 😊

[@paccuniverse]

This is so cute

[@PixiGags]

It's my pleasure Pac, I appreciate it!! :D

[@AverageHamsterNamedCupcakee]

It's absolutely adorable!

[@ElloryTheCelery]

This is very cute!

[@PixiGags]

Thanks so much!! :D

[@AverageHamsterNamedCupcakee]

Thank u! This is absolutely adorable!!

[@PixiGags]

Thank you so much!! :D

[@beecube_bumble30beecube_bu37]

It’s sooo cute!

[@PixiGags]

Glad you like it! :D

[@michaelbourret339]

I love how cute your drawings are!
Now, what would it look like if a humanoid canine would chase his own tail? Would the physics of how a quadrupedal canine chases its tail apply to him as well?

[@PixiGags]

Hello Michael! Yes I think so, he would go gown on his fours and as soon as he tries to bite the tail, the hips would counter the action.

[@Sabrinathewitch2]

Dogs chasing there tail are hilarious!
Another great vid pixie!!!

[@PixiGags]

Thank you so much Cameron! :D

[@karinhjort8456]

Great animation, thank you for making this tutorial! 😊💖

[@PixiGags]

I'm glad you like it!! :D

[@madjidchouarbi3921]

An unusual topic, but as always, a very useful teaching. Thank you so much, dear master !

[@PixiGags]

You are very welcome Madjid!

[@White_Moon1287]

WOAH THX IT HELPS SO MUCH?!? i always got the circle thing wrong so thx!

[@PixiGags]

My pleasure SA, I am glad this video is helpful!! :D

[@EmberWolfsArt]

Amazing as always!

[@PixiGags]

Thanks a lot Ember! :D

[@EmberWolfsArt]

@@PixiGags :D

[@freshfighter9]

"The dog does not walk a precise path"
It does if you're lazy like me

[@PixiGags]

:D :D

[@Kiturnip]

Wow! Very good and quite informationable

[@PixiGags]

I am glad you like it Kitu!!

[@Corfright]

I’m late, but great job! I might need this someday :]

[@PixiGags]

Thanks so much Corfright! :D

[@MortenEng]

Wooooooooooowyyyy!
Nice one to learn that.

[@PixiGags]

Hello Morten, I am glad you like it!! :D

[@Heliomation]

Neatly!!! ^^ so well explained

[@PixiGags]

Thanks so much Helio! :D

[@SakuraCottage_]

Aw it’s so cute ❤❤❤❤

[@PixiGags]

I am glad you like it!! :D

[@avidraws8031]

I love your videos you make them very well explained and also very good quality :D 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
By the way you are better every day ;)

[@PixiGags]

Thank you so much Avi you are very kind, I really appreciate it!!! 😃⭐💖

[@avidraws8031]

I also have to thank You becauce You are also very kind to me thank You for that 😄😄😄

[@KaiSheng_]

Amaizng thanks!

[@PixiGags]

Glad you like it Kaif! :D

[@karinhjort8456]

Really nice video and lovely drawings …. and so helpful 🥰

[@PixiGags]

Thank you so much 😀

[@RedWolfArtist]

Funny:D nice and cute

[@PixiGags]

Thank you!

[@Rubydekitty]

Can you please do a simple how to animate dances doesn’t matter what kind I just need to know

[@PixiGags]

Hello Ryby! :D I will, for the moment I hope this helps:
ua-cam.com/video/TYqNTfSkAaM/v-deo.html

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

Speen!

[@PixiGags]

👍

[@Derpy_Crow]

My dog literally:

[@PixiGags]

:D :D

[@maevblog9955]

Hello

[@AnimalProjec]

hi

[@Lucy.The.lem0n]

Hi :)

[@PixiGags]

Hello Mae!

[@PixiGags]

@@AnimalProjec Hi! :D

[@PixiGags]

@@Lucy.The.lem0n Hello Emo!

[@1239.3]

(💀 my comment got in the wrong locate sorry!)

[@PixiGags]

No problem! :D