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Apparently, the tongue lick means the dog is anxious, but it is cute. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by TheOneWithTheHair to c/aww

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https://www.petsradar.com/news/your-dog-uses-its-tongue-to-show-stress-heres-what-to-look-out-for

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well, attempting to enhance one’s own senses is generally a sign of anxiety in the animal kingdom. Like wide open eyes for example.

[–] AgentOrangesicle 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If we're studying the psychology of behavior in any life form, we can't allow ourselves to fall into boxy or linear thinking. It's a trap we're prone to.

Pupils dilate differently in response to light, drugs, love, food, being Nala in the Lion King, getting punched in the eye, concussions, and genetic manipulation.

[–] Seventhlevin 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I read that as "genital manipulation"

[–] AgentOrangesicle 1 points 1 year ago

Also that.