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.











Adam Maxwell
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Never mind that – why do people amputate their schnauzer ‘s ears? It is absolutely not necessary and looks ghastly.!!!
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Losier Comeau lol
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My dog won’t go untill we look away, we say she’s being a lady.
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Protect the pack !!
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How about this one….my Shih Ztu doesn’t like it when we watch him eat. He won’t eat until you look away.
Doug Belknap
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“don’t mess with my sh*t man”
Gail Bartlett
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Females will do it with their pups as it’s instinct to not leave anything for potential predators to sniff. It can be because they are lacking something in their diet. No need to lay a banana where the pooped…just feed it to them.
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Christina its more about the pic
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Tre!
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Learn something new everyday!
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Awe isn’t he handsome
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My Missy is a Shih tzu. She comes in, and stares at me when she poo’s. Her way of saying get out, and lift that.
Gillian Millar
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They stare at you to protect them as they are at their most vulnerable and want you to protect them.
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Charlie Gray now we know!
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This is 1 of several questions that I’ve pondered and missed sleep over. ;- )
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Because he doesn’t have anything to read
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Hmmm well my dog takes off wen I poo,I should ask the Vet why ?
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Lol, Melissa Therese! I got Archie’s back
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He’s watching you watch him.
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The eyes of Scotty dog…
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