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Why Does Your Dog Tilt Its Head?

It is one of the cutest things our dogs do, and that ' s a considerably long list! But does it actually mean or indicate something when dogs tilt their heads? Animal behaviorists say they may be adjusting how sound reaches their ears. The movement could help them better distinguish familiar words, like " walk " or " treat." Experts also say dogs could just be trying to get a better view of your face, particularly those with longer muzzles. Dogs rely heavily on facial expressions and body language, so that makes a lot of sense. A better angle could help them better interpret what you ' re trying to tell them. Of course, your dog ' s head tilt could mean several things. And another strong possibility is your dog knows that head tilts make its favorite person happy. Dogs are incredibly smart, and will often repeat behavior that gets a positive reaction- likely hoping for a hug or treat- or maybe just to make their favorite person smile!
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