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!
Presley Miller
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Sabrina Mashburn
George Begg
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I think it’s tho dog version of WTF!
Dean McQuillan
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Siobhann Deery there was me thinking Diego was just being cute lol!
Michael Barcroft
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Natalie Barcroft
Natalie Barcroft
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Yup Michael Barcroft
Paul T Coffman
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She does that alot.
Khalil Lalany
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Parveen Dhudwal Lalany
Matthew Wardley
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Victoria Dogtoria Wardley
Jimbo Hampton
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My Tyson does it all the time.
Ron Forry
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Hillary Clinton making promises on tv ,makes my dog spin his head
Shirley Phillips
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Rottweiler dogs understand what we talk about when I ask Sadie she tilt their her head what she think of look at me
Vince Polo Davis
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Listening
Perrie Estelle Rose
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Charlotte Lauren Elms
Kelly Thompson
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Mark Thompson , Molly does this all the time 😉 x
Valery Stjohm
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My rottie girl does the head tilt ..but when I talk to her then her lips start moving like she is answering me and she smiles …
Jeremy Hough
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Natalie Zhukas
Lou Rosenberg
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Because they understand what we say. One very in tune dog.
Tiny Mullins
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My Cairn terrier tilts his head and growls when I talk to him….i guess that is his way of talking back as he is extremely intelligent!
Ben Smith
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Kelly Amber Alder
Justin Capp
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lol Kyshna Capp !!
Justin Capp
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This is our newest addition :))
Kyshna Capp
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He’s so cuts
Elana Scott
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Listening?
June Cohen
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They are so so cute
Alan Ball
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Derek James Chase
Alan Ball
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David Unsworth
Shirley Mae Ehle
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OK….it’s sooooo cute. Just stay that little.
Randy Akin
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Mine do because I’m there daddy
Jeff Day
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The stop and smell the roses head tilt .
Pamela Price
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Read all the comments…finished my coffee.!!!!Rotties are so adorable they were my lunch time entertainment. Thank you all for the lovely pics.:-)
Alex Webb
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Not about being cute, you say?
Anne Fox
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They are so smart and love to listen to you ❤️❤️
Anita Saini
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Lovely. Got. One
AliceandBryan Yauger
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I always tilt my head when my wife speaks so she thinks I’m paying attention. She always tilts her head when I speak because she knows I’m trying to blow smoke where the sun don’t shine. Bryan
Pam O'neill
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Handsome boxer.
João Rodrigo Miranda
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Ariani Rossi Miranda
Tony Merklin
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They’re Triangulating…..Accute Sense of Hearing. Directional.
Anna Magurany
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Catherine R. Magurany-Mead it’s Mia
Jessica Malley
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Cause they want you to think you have something intelligent to say….don’t buy in…inside they are rolling their eyes.
Jim-Rulla SH
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Hala Haifa
Tim Keen
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Kristine Grace Maambong
Julie Cosgrove Rankin
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Chloe
Lisa Haberman
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Adrian Windt
I Love Labrador Retriever
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Reminds me so much of Annie when she was younger. So attractive and cuddlesome .
Maged Daniel
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Elaine Daniel
Jesse Montani
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Paige Rust where r u?
Amanda Bennett
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Have you never been in the woods with your animal? Listening for sounds , they don’t hear words , it’s sounds and expressions.
Richard Pfauntsch
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Are You Stupid Daddy,
Of Course I Want A Treat
I Love Labrador Retriever
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yep:D
I Love Labrador Retriever
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I <3 KEYWORD ?. They are such great dogs will certainly take over all of your life but you'll love it.