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Is My Dog Actually Smiling?

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Most behaviorists don’t really consider a dog “smiling” to be a true grin in the way we think about a human smile Many canine expressions can be seen as a “smile,” including wide-mouth panting, relaxing with their tongues out, and submissive grins . Do dogs understand smiles? Summary: Dogs can tell the difference between happy … 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