We also asked Maggie about some of the funny behavior that she's observed in her doggos. "My favorite is when dogs get the zoomies. Hands down," she told Bored Panda. "I can't help but crack up when a dog is zooming, especially when the frenetic running and leaping is paired with big barks or growls. It's also hilarious when dogs give side-eye."
As far as whether or not dogs have a sense of humor, Maggie says, "I'm not sure there's any research on dogs and a sense of humor (though there should be! what lab can we get to pioneer this study?), but dogs are certainly clever, playful, and silly. Those characteristics seem likely to add up to a sense of humor! Plus, I've seen so many dogs repeat behaviors that get their humans to laugh to keep the laughs coming, so they must have some understanding of what's funny!"
"Dogs and humans experience an oxytocin boost when we interact with each other," Maggie added. "All this silly behavior, whether it's watching your dog leap into a pile of leaves or just cuddling on the couch, delivers your brain (and your dog's!) a dose of happy hormones. Even if dogs don't experience the same sense of humor that we do, simply sharing our joy and laughter makes both you and your dog feel more relaxed and less stressed!"
We hope you’re enjoying these hilarious photos of dogs, pandas! Keep upvoting the ones that make you want to adopt another furry member into your family, and let us know in the comments: what's the funniest thing you’ve ever seen a dog do? Then, if you’d like to check out even more silly pics of good doggies, we recommend visiting this Bored Panda piece next!
