Do Dogs Smile? How Can You Tell When Your Dog Is Happy?

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Reader’s Digest recently sought to answer the question we have all been asking: Do dogs smile? The article looks at scientific research into dogs and their behaviors.

Check out the full article at:

Do Dogs Smile? Decoding Your Dog’s Happy Face

Can dogs smile?

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How can you tell if your dog is happy?

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What does tail wagging indicate?

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Sources:

Scientific Reports: “Dogs and humans respond to emotionally competent stimuli by producing different facial actions”
Christopher Pachel, DVM, certified animal behavior consultant at the Animal Behavior Clinic
Angie Madden, certified dog trainer and owner of DogSpeak
Emily Haley, behavior modification specialist, certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator with the American Kennel Club and owner of The Dog Listener

Categories: Dog Behavior, Dogs

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