Guilty eyes.

[rug]

[wcmagumba]

1. There was actually a story about this...

on the Science Alert web site a few days ago, says they do look guilty but researchers think it is their fear
of disapproval really...I don't know, but interesting...
http://www.sciencealert.com/that-guilty-look-that-your-dog-is-giving-you-isn-t-actually-guilt-they-re-scared

[rug]

5. When you think about it, fear of disapproval is guilt.

The converse is true too. Approval encourages all sorts of horrible things.

Maybe we are not seeking good and avoiding evil but are just seeking approval and avoiding disapproval.

[Laffy Kat]

2. Dog shaming makes me sad.

I feel so sorry for the pups. Now, cat shaming on the other hand, that's funny, 'cuz kittehs don't give sh&t.

[rurallib]

3. You shame the cat and he looks back with pride in what he did

[Cracklin Charlie]

4. Pillowed!

Oh, the shame.