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!
Nancy Furr Stalvey
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Probably trying to figure out what you are saying…
Mark Candy Overholt
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What a sweet pic:)))
Donna Catapano
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I want you p
Betty Barran
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Oh so cute
Brenda Lee Smith
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This was our boy, Nuge, this morning! He dixed his ear back to normal soon after I took this. 🙂
Brenda Smith
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I love my beagle andie
Anne Webster
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I would love to have one exactly like this this one. I had mine for at 17 and I just can’t get over him.
Kimberly Spinks
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I love the head tilt!!!
Diane Smith
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I want one!
Katie Stevens
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Craig Stevens
Keith Hall
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Cos the darlings no were talking about them.
Caroline McGinley
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Aww 2 cute
Joan Minett
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Name is blue n 14 month old n love him xx
Maureen Woodings
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OMG…what a little beaut. .x
Maria Cristina Guillen
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My yorkie was the cuties human on earth. I say human because he acted like one. Slept wrap in a baby blanked. Understood when I said go look for Daddy. I miss my Dior. Someone stoled him almost 4 moths ago.
Nicky Gardiner
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Sam Gardiner
James Silva
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Alma Cárdenas
Billy Dann
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Same with my Corgasaur. I call it radar head. Always with new words.
Melissa Franklin
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HHaha, radar head. That’s funny!!!!
Lynn Weiss
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Lollipop left
Sirmunchkin right
NickandAngel Yanez
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Elena Renee Yanez. ❤️
Janet Hewitt
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I love for his they are the best
Michael Matuszak
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Click n bait.. As usual
Don Carey
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Even my Mol Mol does it.
Myke Miranda
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Sonia
Tracy Bee
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Cheryl Milner Good, your schnauzer is gorgeous! Never seen one that colour before, so handsome 🙂
Linda Morris
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Someone has to show an interest when I’m talking!
Jerry Day
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Christina
Kristen M Mannarino Courtois
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What a gorgeous color!!! My Dexter is liver and tan. Yours is unique too.
Maggie Ann Foster
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Because they are listening to u and let you know they hear you’re voice
Dorothy Fisher
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One of my Yorkies Willow
Dorothy Fisher
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Her mum Mhara
Nicola Ruth Kelsey
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My bechon does
Peter Keena
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“Dave” in Connecticut.
Kelly Lane
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My little monkey Ralfie
Kelly Jarvis
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I agree it shows they r listening to u. I can always tell when mine is listening
Shawn Bettencourt
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Keya Cash
Shannon Murphy
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Im just glad i dont have to$#%&!@*in front of a different species all the time.
Rose Kersey Jones
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Thats how they tune you in so they can hear you. My little guy plays hide and seek with me. He thinks I can’ see him hiding.
Toni Rekasis
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Angie Wilson White
Keya Cash
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Now I want one, ok fine u win shawn lol
Danielle Keller
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Rosa Linda Cristina Keller Zoe 🙂
Shawn Bettencourt
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Yes!
Keya Cash
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Yea ur right, I prefer small dogs lol
Andrea PT
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Gabriel Requejo
Heidi Wilson
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Say what?
Tomasz Michal
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Agatha M King
Vicki Jeffrey
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To hear better and try and understand better.
Richard Beach
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Who cares. They’re just cute as hell
Rodney Middleby
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My boy does it. He is trying to understand what I am saying. He understands at least 10 single words. We are almost to the point where I do not even have to speak to him he watches my eyes and my facial expressions.