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

by pawbuzz on in Dogs, Popular 2,854

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.

More: 35 Healthiest Human Foods You Can Feed Your Dog (And The 12 That Could Kill Your Dog)

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.

Next Page »



Pages: 1 2

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

  11. Sheila Wyse

    - Edit

    Reply

    Oh no!!
    One of my chis
    does the exact thing
    Circles a billion times , then finally parks the butt ,waits for me to pick it up in the poop back and then digs and flips grass in my direction
    Little bugger
    Lol.

  29. Cathy Stone

    - Edit

    Reply

    Lol mine too!! I can sometimes hear mine looking for me around the house when I sneakily disappear into the bathroom. He can even open the bathroom door himself, so he can be with me with his eyes on me lol

Add Comment