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.











Shelley Cook
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He won’t even pee unless I’m present
Brigitte Rosier
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Riley Baker
Gabriel Owens
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Duh!
Eric Babineau
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Why do people stare at their dogs when they poop, that is the question 🙂
Bridgid Mcauley
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Looks like my bunnybunnybunny!
Eric Brunk
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Marie Cammaroto
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Karen Cuellar
Diana Lee Swindell
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I also think they follow us into the bathroom to protect us!
Larry Martinez
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Laura, just in case you were wondering… 😉
Joel Newton
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Madi Rose did U know dis
Karen Lo
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Paul Harris
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Austin Christian
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Jamie Lee
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Because they are wondering why we are watching them take a growler!
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Kira Kukainis
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Are you reading them!? We are his people.
Michael Hales
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Linda Seals
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Only if you are staring at them would this happen. I can think of better places to look when my dog is taking a crap.
Lauren Austin
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Jamie Mitchell interesting
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Liam James Purdy
Megan Harris
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Alyssa Harris haha so true
Florence O'Daniel
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I know that Annabell does not like me to watch , she stop’s . I have to walk away
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John McDonough
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Julie Nguyen
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Mine doesn’t
Jamie Krawchuk
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Jenn Krawchuk I thought he was shamed. Guess not
Bobbie Roush
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Mike Holmgren
Jodie Gilbert
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Awwww how interesting!!! I’d better not go outside and join him then! Xx
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Sean Beck
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he looks just like beast Perla Acosta
Giedrė Šimulionytė
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Why do we watch them poop lol
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Danielle Noone
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Iknow haha
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Giedrė Šimulionytė,vestukai nekakoja;)
Jaclyn Sudholt Harper
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My “niece” LuLu wants to make sure I don’t go in the house without her!!
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