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. Melissa Franklin

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    hahaha. My brother’s corgi always tilts her head when I say new words to her, as if maybe they are as important as the words she does know already– like “eat”, “ride”, “treat”, “Petsmart” 😛 😛

  29. Shawna Waits

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    I’m isually sayin something they know like do thry or are they …they know I’m going to ask them if they or do theu are they etc…wanna do or go somewhere they know what I’m saying I know they do!

  39. Bill Ellis

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    Warning: I got a super loud irritating beep when I tried following the link from this page that said I was entering an unsafe page! I just X’ed it out to be safe as always.

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