Waiting For Mom And Dad To Say OK
A lot of the time dogs will peer up at their owners before darting off to pursue a ball or advancing to greet a companion. If they do this it’s because they acknowledge that you’re the one in control. So they don’t want to distress you by doing something that you’re not going to appreciate. That’s why they’ll gaze at you for endorsement and then go off and relish themselves after they get your benediction.
If your canine companion does this frequently it’s a great indication that you two have an extraordinary bond. It demonstrates that your pup trusts you sufficiently to solicit something when they desire instead of simply seizing it.