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Stereotypes Of Dogs

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Dogs tend to tilt their heads when they see or hear something new to them. Even viral social media videos are able to capture this adorably odd canine behavior. It may look too cute that may make you go “awww”, but there is more to it than we think it is.

According to Dr. Meredith Stepita, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, dogs tilt their heads because they think what they heard could be something important to them, such as a favorite activity. Because dogs can somewhat understand some human language as well as how it is said, dogs might be “concentrating on picking out a keyword or inflection that relates to their favorite activity” such as a morning walk with you, a game of fetch, or a good bath, which may explain

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