If you've ever had a dog (or met one) you'll probably recognize the adorable ‘head tilt'.
You know the one. When their eyes seem to widen and they angle their head to the side as if they're trying to look cute so you give them some more biscuits.
By tilting its heads slightly to the side, a dog can melt the heart of even the most hardened cat person. Most everyone finds this behavior adorable, but few people can explain what compels a dog to do it.
Are dogs somehow aware of the effect they have on humans, using a cute trick to exploit us for affection?
Yes, it's possible they have learned by now that when they look extra cute, they get extra treats – but according to Mother Nature Network, there's also a much sweeter reason.
Move on to the next page to find out why they do it!
Aaron Arwin Hipolito
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Ara Argeli
Michael Aspromonte
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Toni Aspromonte
Mark Baird
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Mine does that and picks up one foot. What about the foot thing?
Glenda Cormier Davis
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yes so cute, one of mine does that all the time when I talk to her (Izzy)…
Nicola Kyprianou
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YES they do understand !
Trish Warne
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Thank you Nicola Kyprianou
I have 5 n they all understand what I say from dindins,where’s ur leads, my baby kiss mum ,come on in.Want a drink wag wag,turn my light n to off n the 4 small ones mms there way to my bedroom n my gs gets up on 2 seater
Caroline Cassels
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Alan Cassels that would explain it!
Breanne Wells
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Tia does it.. Lol
Michael Strickland
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Brieanna Romero
João Farias
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Distros mastros Larissa Malafaia
Gina Bradley Potter
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Honey-Bunny and Ginger-Snaps
-9 yrs old <3 <3
Kathy Bates
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All dogs do that don’t they?
Darlene Marie Miller
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Dixie turns her head when I talk to her.
Pauline Haddock
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? its a question
La Maison d'Arabella
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Sue Wavell
Sue Wavell
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See, Arabella listens!
Joe Jones
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Trying to understand what you talking about.dogs understand us ,they can learn three new words a day.
Natasha Urukalo
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Stephanie Urukalo
Irene Erika
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Leo Nidas
Deatrick Tharpe
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Trying to figure out if they are getting a command or just what the hell we’re making those stupid noises for
Michael Aspromonte
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I totally believe this theory as well Toni Aspromonte
Michael Aspromonte
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Toni Aspromonte
Erika Daniel
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Kristine Kadwell this dog actually looks like jax just bigger ears
Harold Phillips
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Whitney Crews Phillips
John Dixon
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Katie RT
David Robins
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Michael Bodmer
Michael Bodmer
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Stella and Manny..
Judy Crouch
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Kimberly Covi Rahe Gigi understands us!
Catherine Stevens
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My Yorker does this every time I ask her What would you like.
Eric Gabriel
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Jonda Marie Masters
Robert Goldman
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They r listening
Vittoria De Gilio
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My rotti Mia tilts her head when I talk to her . They do understand !!
Sam Steele
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To look cute!!!!
Ray Connors
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Neo Connors
Shelly Colwell Lawson
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Cody Ray Bates
Nicole Hughson
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Betty Gallagher
Wren Callahan Schnelle
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For the love of God DO NOT say treat in my house.
Madelyn Perilloux
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Abby Guilbeau now we know
Jamie Ireland
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Sue Ireland
Elise Yung
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Daniel Yung
Angie Robinson
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Sherilyn Robinson
Tavierney Rogan
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Alex Bednarz
Ingrid Xuereb
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My rottie does the same , if am watching a sad movie and notice tears coming down mi face , he just comes and kiss me !!!! I love my boy to bits
Chantel Love
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It’s such a comforting feeling to know she is genuinely concerned
Rowie Rowlands
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Joash Rowlands
Gary Disano
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They show they are listening and think we are nuts
Scott Richards
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My Boy loves a Picture with his Daddy .lol.
Brian Leggett
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Monica….uuuuh, Milli
Yvonne Hernandez Morrow
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Funny noises.
Kaye Axelgard-Reeves
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Polly McCall