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.











Amber Lloyd
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Watching you to get the bag ready !!!!
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My dogs don’t, they face away so I can see their handiwork lol
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Interesting
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Thanks babe!
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How adorable
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Tim Evans does this story remind you of anyone?
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They are the best !! No matter what !!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYpgbLPsADA
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My Black pug pooping….looks like the character “No name ” in japanese animated film spirited away….too weird. But great movie!
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Cory Boudreau read this
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Now I know why Ginger looks at me sometimes when she’s pooping LOL Ruben Pimentel Djrubenp
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Lil Dudes Want Privacy ❤️
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Wtf thats sooo interesting !!! Gemma !
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IKR?! 😀 Fascinating and it makes so much sense1
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Like why
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LOL That is exactly what I suspected.
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Maybe so he’s a moving target?
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How many dog poops are you gonna tag me in
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This is gold and so true. I often stare directly at Viv when sitting on the throne.
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Makes sense my pug won’t go to the toilet while she’s outside on her walks she holds herself till she gets home then I have to loose her straight outside in our garden. I always wondered why she wouldn’t go while she’s out on her walks .
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