It’s a common experience for many dog owners: you reach out to give your dog a gentle pat on the head, and they suddenly duck ...

So the next time your dog tilts their head at you, give them a smile and a pat. They are just trying to be the best that they can be." The revelation prompted swift reactions from viewers.

Patting a pup on the head and telling them "good dog!" is an age-old trope that seems to have permeated media and culture since the beginning of time. Until recently, it seems, no one had bothered ...