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

Reddit | ArkadiusBear

By MargaretAmbrose, Diply

Everyone knows how a kind word or compliment can lift your spirits and make your day—but you’ll really appreciate the difference a compliment can make when you see these before and after pictures. Here’s what dogs look like before they are called "good dog" and what they look like afterward.

 

[post_ads_2]

 

It's incredible the difference hearing the words "good dog" can make.

Reddit | JavaReallySucks

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.

Now that’s one serious dog.

Reddit | wakeuptomorrow

Serious about having a good laugh, that is!

Yet, while some dogs love an unashamed belly laugh…

Reddit | starry-night-blue

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

Being called "good dog" can make you go from being Couch Potato Dog...

Reddit | ohlamarr1223

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

It’s hard to think of anything that could make this dog any cuter.

Twitter | @luxuryxo

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

[post_ads_2]

Word of advice for this dog’s owner:

Imgur | CanineHelpYou

Say “good dog” often. Very often.

Not now, sorry, I'm watching Wheel Of Fortune...

Twitter | @courtSANDS

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

When you say “good dog” and wonder if what he actually heard was:

Twitter | @Freshh_Tadeath

 “I have every chew toy known to man outside waiting for you.”

Of course, overt expressions of joy and excitement become more difficult the older a dog gets.

Reddit | Horty1388

But why bother anyway, when a slight display of tongue says it all.

The great thing about saying "good dog"?

Reddit | fewdieforpie

The smile you get back gives you just as much happiness.

Just lettin’ the love wash right over me…

Reddit | ArkadiusBear

 [post_ads_2]

Look, I’m happy to accept the “good boy”…

Facebook | @Violeta Garcia-Mendoza Killmeyer

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

That moment when you realize the “good boy” was meant for you.

Reddit | Xtinaboomgirl

Of course, some dogs are such good dogs...

Reddit | LilPandaloose

We don’t care if this dog really is a good dog.

Reddit | 2JZA80

We're telling him he is anyway.

While some larger breeds slobber with joy...

Reddit | PM_ME_YOUR_SSN_GIRL

...others are just quietly chuffed.

Reddit | Rjohns87

Now, no one is saying that dogs are better than cats.

Reddit | dareeza

 [post_ads_2]

Finally, this is a photo of a good boy before and after he was called a dog.

Reddit | pldesigns

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.

More From Diply

• This Olympic Figure Skater Is Rescuing Dogs In South Korea
• What Hogwarts House Do You Belong To According To Your Zodiac Sign?
• Girl Captures The Moment After She Tells People They Are Beautiful