Dogs have a remarkable way of spreading joy wherever they go. Their friendliness is effortless, and they can strike up a connection with nearly anyone in seconds.

Yet they also know exactly how to work a room to their advantage. I’ve witnessed it countless times with my own dog, who has perfected the guilt-trip technique beyond measure.

Any time something went wrong, those sorrowful eyes would appear, and miraculously, forgiveness followed. It worked more often than I would like to admit, bending hearts without fail.

Some owners catch on faster than others. In New York, one woman got a firsthand lesson in just how skilled dogs can be at emotional manipulation.

The Ultimate Sad Eyes Performance

When Amanda’s mom dropped their dog off at a daycare in New York, she wasn’t prepared for th

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