“Don’t give me those sad puppy dog eyes! They’re not going to work on me!” We’ve all said that to a loved one….right before they totally worked on us. It’s just hard to say no to an ...

When a dog stares at you with big, sad, puppy dog eyes, it's easy to imagine that this adorable look is meant specifically to melt your heart (and score some treats).

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new study reveals the science behind puppy dog eyes. The study, published Tuesday by the National Academy of Sciences, says "puppy dog eyes" are an evolutionary trick that ...

Pups who raise their inner eyebrows—making those big, sad eyes up at you—are more likely to get adopted from shelters. That’s probably because we find them more adorable when their eyes are ...

You know that feeling you get when a dog looks into your face and either looks really sad or kind of confused? Scientists say they've figured out why they do that, and why it makes us melt.

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- New research finds 'puppy dog eyes' are an evolutionary trick to manipulate humans. A study from scientists in the US and the UK says pet pooches have evolved human-like ...

Domestic dogs’ big-eyed stare may not be the fruit of domestication The coyote turns out to have the kind of face muscles famed for letting dogs (right) widen their eyes into the wistful puppy ...

Who hasn’t fallen for the sad dog, big eyes look? I’m a sucker for a pleading pup and I’m always happy to give a pet, treat or hug. As one of the members of the research team wrote, we are the only ...

Dog owners are being advised to ignore the puppy eyes, the tail-between-legs and the apparent guilt the animals appear to show when they have done something wrong – canines do not feel shame ...

The Real Impact Those Sad Puppy Dog Eyes Have on Their Owners Pet owners can feel immense guilt when leaving their pets at home. By Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi. Sep 26, ... or competing on an agility ...