Do dogs smile? I would like to think so, but they do have expressions on their face under certain situations. Such as fear when they are scared of loud noises like fireworks and guns. They will run, hide and cower with fear. Another is anger and aggression, this is when a dog is abused and treated unfairly. This could be by the owner who treats there dog like a wild animal. This type of dog will often bark, growl and show their teeth in aggression. One of my favorite expressions is guilt. Guilt can be a written all over their face when they have done something wrong like chewing up your furniture as they go through anxiety while you are away. And finally dogs do have a smile with a happy looking face and a wagging tail when you suggest they are going on a walk or when you give them a treat like a biscuit. I am not sure why dogs will do almost anything for a biscuit like the character Snuffles from the old 1960's Hanna-Barbera cartoon series. Try holding a biscuit long enough in front of their face. They will droll with anticipation right in front of you knowing you have something they want. But they do love biscuits!
A dog’s happiness is shown when you treat them with affection by making them a part of your family and letting them know they are loved. Dogs can offer so much as being a friend and companion when you take for a ride in your car as they stick their head out the window as you drive down the road or letting them run on the beach.
The Snuffles/cookie was such a funny bit. I remember in the 60s my whole family watching this and laughing really hard. I think dogs smile and for different purposes--sometimes when they are happy and other times when the want something from you!
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