
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.
Justin Scooter
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Ido that’s what a shaved corgi looks like Tashia Stancil
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They are making sure your watching them
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I don’t know about that, my Jackie usually turns his back to the house, I always thought he was thinking “Sh– on you”
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Mine’s saying, “you got that plastic bag ready?”
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Jaclyn Ross Tiu to go back to our conversation
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Je trouve ce site tres bon
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Just to know, someone took the time to capture the perfect photo! LOL!
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They are vulnerable at that time.
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I guess to make sure you see them going potty & don’t pull on leash?????
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I’ll have to show Jack lol
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They r waiting to hear u tell them they r a good boy.
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Patty Wheat Blevins lol
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Your watching the bathroom door for them….:) feel privileged they have appointed you thier BFF
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Jasper The Pug Kaytea Townsend
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I know it sounds sick…but I used to love my Pug when he pooped. They curl up in a little ball. Its hysterical
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The highlights of my day! Just came in. Good boy!
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Every morning while I make coffee
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MORE INFORMATION THAN I NEED !
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Haha!!
David Stackable
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I just figured they were into some weird stuff. You know fetishist, or perverts.
Lisa Wallace
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Quite the opposite actually! Who makes this stuff up?
Roger Boldt
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He or she are thinking why do humans stare at us when we poop!!!
Bob Cowan
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Yeah? well I keep an eye the dog too.
Jeff Smith
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I was right
Kim Lange
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My boxer stares at me and pick this pile up when I’m done
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Divina Burgos Galicki here’s the reading I told you about.
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Tigger hides, doesn’t like being watched
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Guess what you get to do when I’m done, tee hee.
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Arlene Garcia Carver this makes sense.
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Our pug turns away from us when she poops.
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Who would of thought it…..
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Rico Abellanosa hahahahha looks like Woo