Pictures Of Dogs' Adorable Reactions To Being Called 'Good Boy'

It can turn you from being a dog that looks remarkably like a polar bear, into a dog that still looks remarkably like a polar bear but that much cuter.

Serious about having a good laugh, that is! To make this even cuter, this dog is deaf, so the "after" photo is after his owner signed the words "good boy" to him.

Others prefer to accept their compliments with a little more dignity.

...to one who's up for a good tummy tickle or run on the beach.

Except his expression when he's called "good dog" by the human he loves.

Say “good dog” often. Very often. Record yourself saying it and have it playing in a constant loop.

OK, OK, if you're going to get all "good dog" about it!

“I have every chew toy known to man outside waiting for you, along with a giant pile of hamburgers that never ends.”

But why bother anyway, when a slight display of tongue says it all. He is happy, so he bleps. Simple dog, simple pleasures.

The smile you get back gives you just as much happiness as you saying it gave to the dog. The perfect combination.

This is the sweetest expression I've ever seen on a dog's face, and I've spent a lot of time looking at pictures of dogs on the Internet.

But I have a sneaking suspicion there’s going to be a catch.

This little dalmatian looks as happy as he could be. These pups are notoriously high energy, though, so I bet he didn't stay sitting still for long after this.

...that getting told they are is really just routine. Of course he's a good dog — just look at his face!

We're telling him he is anyway. Those eyes make him look a little big like a cyborg super villain, and we're here for it.

Good dog... eugh... can someone get me a towel, please?

This is what should be in the dictionary when you look up the phrase "perfectly content."

But for the record, this is what a cat looks likes before and after being told "good boy." Just saying.

The guy who posted it makes the useful point that while "good dog" works wonders with our canine friends, it doesn't work in reverse or cross-species. And that's a lesson for all of us.