Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

💡 The Answer

• Dogs tilt their heads to better pinpoint the direction and source of interesting sounds.
• This movement helps them filter through background noise to hear familiar words like 'walkies'.
• Tilting the head also allows dogs to better judge the emotional tone of a human's voice.
• Some breeds with shorter muzzles tilt their heads less because they rely more on visual cues.