So when dogs tilt their heads, they may simply be trying to read our expressions by focusing on our eyes, mouth or general facial cues. American psychologist Stanley Coren was the first to propose ...

Many animals tilt their head as they encounter the sights, sounds and smells of the world. Much of this has to do with having a preferred ear (or sometimes nostril), Sommese says.

It’s one of the most endearing things your dog does. You speak to them—maybe in a goofy tone or simply say, “Who's a good boy?”—and they respond with that unmistakable head tilt. Wide ...

"We are not claiming that only gifted dogs tilt their heads while typical dogs never do it," Sommese said. "Typical dogs also do that, some more often than others, but in this specific situation ...

Our little 14-year-old dog developed a head tilt in the last day or two. She is walking with some difficulty and having trouble getting her balance.