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Do Dogs Smile?
Yes, dogs do smile according to Elizabeth Marshall Thomas who wrote the
wonderful, heartwarming book: The Hidden Life of Dogs.
Dogs grin by pulling back the corners of their lips and baring their teeth.
A very relaxed dog will smile with eyes half shut.
However, do not confuse a dog's grin with a snarl! If a dog has his/her mouth pulled
back, but is showing his incisors and back teeth, most likely he/she is snarling.
Detecting a Smile
Here's is a list of when likely you will see your dog grins:
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when you come home |
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when you get ready to take him/her out |
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when you play tag, especially when you can't catch him/her |
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when you take her out on a car ride |
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when you are preparing to give him/her a big juicy bone |
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when you give him/her a belly rub |
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Bobo & Miko (brother and sister)
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