
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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Une petite étude comique ça
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The cutest corgi ever!
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Hmmm my pug doesn’t look at me when he poops…
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Chcą przez to powiedzieć, że kupę należy po psie posprzątać!!!!
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They are watching you for clues of danger because they are vulnerable at that time.
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he is waiting to be told he is a good boy to do poopie outside!!!!
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ya perdio el encanto….
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Ok, det är som när vi ber nån vakta dörren om inte låset funkar på offentliga muggen?
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Does this apply to you too?
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He doesn’t trust you to keep him safe hahaha
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Nooooooooo! Haha
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