The golden I used to have did similar things w/her ears/eyes when I approached w/a leash. It was a habit formed from years of me sliding a new collar on with the leash attached. She'd squint and pull her ears back in anticipation of the collar being slid over her head.
The smile? I never got that.
@wizard:
I remember reading (on this forum maybe) that this happened to someone's dog just before show night :eek:
Did they win anything like BIC (Best in creativity)? :D
