Understanding Dog Head-Tilting

The video explores why dogs tilt their heads, presenting hypotheses from various experts. Stanley Coren suggests dogs tilt to see better, especially those with larger muzzles. Alexandra Horowitz believes they tilt to hear better by adjusting their ears. Steven Lindsay proposes that head-tilting is linked to brain functions involving listening and body language. While no definitive research exists, these theories offer insights into this cute behavior. The video encourages further scientific exploration and thanks supporters.

What is the main reason dogs tilt their heads according to the introduction?

• To express emotions

• To show affection

• To see and hear better

• To mimic human behavior

What does Stanley Coren suggest about dogs with larger muzzles?

• They rarely tilt their heads

• They tilt their heads to mimic humans

• They tilt their heads to see facial expressions better

• They tilt their heads to hear better

What percentage of larger-muzzled dogs frequently tilt their heads according to Coren's survey?

• 60%

• 85%

• 71%

• 52%

According to Alexandra Horowitz, why might dogs tilt their heads?

• To see better

• To mimic human gestures

• To adjust their ears for better hearing

• To express emotions

What part of the dog's ear is involved in head-tilting according to Horowitz?

• Auditory canal

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Pinnae

What does Steven Lindsay propose about the brain's role in head-tilting?

• It is a learned behavior

• It is unrelated to brain activity

• It involves regions controlling both listening and body language

• It is solely for visual purposes

Which brain region is mentioned by Lindsay in relation to head movements?

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Nucleus ambiguus

• Hippocampus

What is the overall conclusion about the reasons for dogs tilting their heads?

• It is purely for hearing

• It remains uncertain

• It is well understood

• It is purely for seeing

What does the video encourage animal psychologists to do?

• Ignore head-tilting as a topic

• Focus on other animal behaviors

• Conduct more research on head-tilting

• Stop researching dog behavior

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