jack russell smiling away

Mr. Hobbs loves to smile when u come home or when you give him some baby talk. Mr. Basil loves to tilt his head and be cute.

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[Mrfriendlymilk]

Don't want to put a downer on your video but when a dog bares it's teeth like that he is trying to communicate a warning to a potential predator . If you reward such behaviour with affection and food you will most likely confuse it. Notice how the tail goes under his body before he makes the expression? In my opinion you are diluting it's natural defensive instincts and this will make for an unhealthier dog. I don't doubt you care for them a lot, but don't indulge them to much.

[gusd18]

@Mrfriendlymilk actually, a lot of dogs show there teeth as a form of excitment, much like wagging there tail. He did this before we adopted him and the dog we had before him we actually taught to smile just like our current dog does so it seems you are confused about the manners of dogs. Plus, I have had dogs for my entire life and I am well aware of when they are trying to communicate a warning or vice versa. Nevertheless, this is a domesticated dog, not wild, thanks.

[gusd18]

@Mrfriendlymilk And by the way, he is wagging his tail, did you notice, thanks.

[Fiacolata]

Hi, i see that you love jsou babies so much. God bless you dog lover.

[gusd18]

@Fiacolata

thankyou ... these poor little guys needed a home. we adopted them from the humane society. who would give them up.....dont know, but im happy they did cause now there in a home full of love.

[CassielFell]

If you'd pay attention to ALL his body language, you would see that. This is a sweet, submissive, lil guy without a mean bone in his lil body.

Yes, in the wrong hands he could become a nervous biter, but there is NOTHING in the behavior in this video that is anywhere close to defensive or aggressive behavior.

[CassielFell]

For those that are saying that this is a defensive gesture.. it's not. Dogs, much like humans, have a huge variety of expressions.. some of which are similar to others. And dogs also have many expressions and behaviors that are isolated to them and are entirely related to domestication.

This dog is exhibiting the "submissive grin." Which is basically a "Hey, boss! How ya doin boss? I'm a good guy! Happy to see ya! But I'm too shy and submissive to really make a big huge fuss!"

[sslaura]

@TheGeduramah " he has learnt that when he does it, we like it and fuss him" THAT MUST BE THE TRUTH!!!! LOVE JRTs!!

[sslaura]

@gusd18 please more...!!!

[sslaura]

gusd18, please more videos on your cuties...

[sslaura]

to Mrfriendlymilk: I see what you're talking about, dogs' behavior, etc, BUT DO YOU HAVE A JACK RUSSEL TERRIER????

[Mrfriendlymilk]

@sslaura As you are probably aware, all dogs are descended from wolves, and over thousands of years have developed facial mannerisms to communicate with their fellow pack members and other animals they encounter in the wild. The baring of teeth should be interpreted as a warning not a sign of playfulness. If you do a google search on "how to interpret your dog's body language" you will find that I am not alone in my opinion.

[sslaura]

@Mrfriendlymilk sorry i have to agree with gusd18. i have got a jack russel terrier too, and mine does this too. always. and always with wagging tail.. probably you do not know JRTs. these dogs are clowns..

gusd18, your dogs are precious and lovely :)

[TheGeduramah]

OMG thats so cute! My dog smiles like that when he is excited and I think he has learnt that when he does it, we like it and fuss him. He is the softest dog I have ever had and he is not showing aggresion. Dogs have survived with us for so long due to the fact they know that pleasing us is in their best interests.