Have you ever noticed your dog keeping his eyes on you while he poops? If you're a fan of science, you have probably always wondered why your pets stare at you while they're taking a dump.
Okay, maybe you've never thought about it but, now that we're on the topic, dog scientists (a.k.a. veterinarians) have figured out the reason WHY dogs stare at their owners while defecating.
According to Dr. Kathryn Primm, a practicing small animal veterinarian and practice owner at Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee, it's not because the dog's embarrassed.
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Your dog is not wishing you would look away or give him privacy while he “does his business” either.
Dr. Primm says it goes much deeper than that…
Find out what Dr. Primm has to say about why dogs stare at you when they poop and have one of the world's mysteries answered on the next page.











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Okay…we all have to do our duty.
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Interesting
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Well yeah I don’t typically make comolete eye contact while embarrassed haha.
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I’m dropping a load. Cover me, bro!
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Mine doesn’t either
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Bc vets know why youre stared at come on
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BS…..same as they poop North to South…the internet is also very good at spreading misinformation
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They are making sure you protect them while they are pooping..
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Jill Perlaki SEE? IT’S NOT BECAUSE I MADE HIM FEEL INSECURE ABOUT POOPING
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OH MY GOD THERES A LEGIT ARTICLE ABOUT THIS
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IM DYING
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HE WAS COUNTING ON ME TO PROTECT HIM
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Booo Frankie Larubbio thought you would think its funny :/
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LOOOOL
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Please don’t!
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