Why Do Dogs Stare At You When They Poop? It’s Not Because They’re Embarrassed.

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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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2,854 thoughts on “Why Do Dogs Stare At You When They Poop? It’s Not Because They’re Embarrassed.”

  37. Renee Voth

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    Mine Lil guy poops on sidewalk or our concrete patio he won’t poop in the grass he poops on the side walk then he barks at you and shows you were he went so you can pick it up and if he is in the house he poop on potty pad but his poop is like toostie rolls

  40. Randy Gann

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    My boys Barkley and Jax go thru the motions to poop then start stepping way when they start. My baby girl Zoey is a shy pooper she will find deep grass or bush to hide behind. Abby will poop and just look all around while she is doing her business. Missy just stairs off into the distance

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