Jun 13, 2013

You Can't Read a Dog By Its Guilty Face

In our Animal Minds show, we talk to the author of a clever study that calls into question what's really going on in a dog's head when it looks "guilty." Hint: even totally innocent pets make dejected, hangdog faces -- meaning those expressions may not have anything to do with owning up to bad behavior.

Dog owners, we'd love to hear your reactions. (If you haven't listened to Animal Minds yet, do it now!)

We're especially curious if, after listening, you still think your dog looks remorseful when it does something wrong. Send us a photo!

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