The Head Tilt Everyone Loves

That adorable head tilt may be a sign your dog is really listening. Here is what scientists have found.

Say your dog's name, or ask, "Do you want to go for a walk?" and many dogs do the same thing. They tilt their head to one side.

It is one of the most loved dog behaviors, and one of the most photographed.

For a long time, nobody had studied it closely. People simply assumed dogs were confused, or trying to hear better.

In recent years, scientists have started to look at the head tilt more carefully, and the results are surprising.

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