2006-08-01 06:03:04 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, to a nervous or aggressive dog. A properly socialized dog will quickly realize that a human's smile is friendly. Some dogs will even grin submissively - especially Border collies.
2006-08-01 10:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As far as I can remember teeth bearing of a certain kind can mean submission to a dog (dont quote me). To a Monkey however teeth bearing is the monkey equivalent of "Oi knob'ead wot u fink yor lookin at" (but dont quote me)
2006-08-01 13:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, most dogs are not afraid of someone who smiles. They have the ability to sense when there is danger a lot of the time. The tone of your voice has a lot more to do with whether you are threathing or not.
2006-08-01 13:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps if the dog is a stranger..but my dogs try to make me smile..some of them smile back...teeth and all...but some just twinkle their eyes..
2006-08-01 13:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if a dog is treated kindly after a smile. they'll learn to associate pain or good feeling depending on how they are treated and with what body language.
2006-08-01 13:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by Michael J with wings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think I read it somewhere. To make sure they know what it is, you have to vocalize it (smile, laugh aloud or talk to them while smiling).
2006-08-01 13:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by aaja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to a strange dog. and don't just walk up and pet it on he head
2006-08-01 13:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by jingles_200 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE TO YOU?
2006-08-01 13:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋