Life Why is yawning contagious? Here’s all the facts about your tired tick. July 12, 2022July 19, 2022 Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY Comments Off on Why is yawning contagious? Here’s all the facts about your tired tick. Wondering why you always yawn when other people do? Catch your dog yawning at the same time? Find out why the tired reflex is so contagious.