This tail isn’t scary
Just very hairy

It alters the mood
Of the unwary

Casual inspection
Reveals affection

A hug may help
The excitable whelp

Quickly it approaches
And then encroaches

It whips and lashes
And leaves no gashes

But a lick on the nose
As it goes

Wag left
Nod right
Such a dandy sight

Shake down
Back up
Appendage
Of a pup