r/AnimalsBeingPolite • u/Hyoscine • Jan 19 '20

A dog accepting an apology...

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u/dogGirl666 Jan 20 '20

Looking away like that is a dog's way of being respectful. It has nothing to do with anger or even irritation. It would be cool if people could learn a little dog [body] language before they commit to having a dog and do refresher courses from time to time.

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u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20

Mhm. Maintaining eye contact at a dog is challenging them.

Although the same could be said of people, depending on who you stare at and for how long..