5 reasons for dogs' adorable head-tilting behavior

Business insider ^ | 04/15/2022 | Erin Heger

[ChicagoConservative27]

It's hard to resist the cuteness of a dog tilting their head when you talk to them or when they hear a strange sound. But this endearing trait may have a bigger purpose than merely looking adorable.

Scientists are still trying to get to the bottom of exactly why dogs tilt their heads and there isn't a ton of research yet on the topic. But there are some theories about why dogs engage in this behavior and what their head tilts could mean.

[Gaffer]

Yep....damned things never can do it on a linoleum floor.... :0)

[Falconspeed]

“why dogs tilt their heads.” Duh. It’s not rocket science. Puppies tilt their heads while observing and learning. If you are opening a Snickers bar, then the puppy will look at you, tilt his head and hope to get a bite.

[BiteYourSelf]

That’s where tablets have an edge.😁

[Bonemaker]

[Lurkinanloomin]

My dog insists that’s her water bowl (she has a real water bowl) and gives me dirty looks.

[right way right]

That’s funny.

[paddles]

I tilt my head too when I read Business Insider articles.