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What Does It Mean When A Dog Smiles With Teeth?

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Your dog may show its teeth when smiling at you while letting you know it accepts that you’re the leader. It’s a sign of respect, not of aggression You can typically tell the difference by looking at your dog’s posture. If it is relaxed, then there’s nothing for you to worry about. What is a … Read more

What Does It Mean When Dogs Smile?

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This “ dog smile ” usually occurs in situations when they are relaxed and appear happy , which is why dog owners think it is a smile. These “dog smiles” also often occur in response to a human smile, which is a phenomenon called laughter contagion. Dogs may appear to smile because we smile at … Read more