Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads When You Talk To Them? It’s Not Just About Looking Cute…

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 978

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!

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978 thoughts on “Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads When You Talk To Them? It’s Not Just About Looking Cute…”

  7. Sherryn Kew

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    Hahaha. So not only are you adorable <3, but you are also trying to hear us better and determine the sound source through your movable earflaps, see our faces better and understand and communicate with us. It makes perfect sense. You are a beagle. You have moveable earflaps 😀

  50. Jeri Dove

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    I love this little dog brings back
    Some wonderful memories to
    me I had one named Buster I
    Loved him like he was my baby
    I will never get over the loss I
    think about him all the time
    I always will love you Buster

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