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.
Oscar Gonzalez
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I was right about this and the car remote and something else i can’t remember…that means I’m a SCIENTIST!!!
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Nicole.
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That would make me upset
Shawn Lawson
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And I’d bite u
Betty D. Gardner
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Alyson Biles, I never noticed, did you?
Andy Holden
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Yep. Cause they know what we have to do next. . Hold nose, dog leash and poo bag. And watch the dog. # octopus
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Tammy King
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Funny
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Ha hpa ha
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Anna Mendez
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I dont to stare at them taking a dump, I sure as heck don’t want them staring at me either. What kind of article is this!?!?!
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Mark Blackman
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Ann Hancock
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They want privacy…..the yard is their bathroom.
Ashley Monzo
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Why is it every time I try to read one of these spam pops up?
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Mary Huber Vieira
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Waiting for you to turn around.
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Amie Warren
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Gianni fella
Erica Rudderham
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Lol I thought of Kirra, she always makes sure you’re watching! Anita Mclean Clemens
Anita Mclean Clemens
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hahaha she totally does
Anita Mclean Clemens
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I’ve got her back
June Sarazan
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Yes
Scott Brown
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That was interesting and very useful information. I never looked at it that way
Tara Dubriske
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Mary Huffman
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Mine turns around and won’t look at me.
Sonny Craig
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My dog just poops he dont stare @ me?
Dustyn Williams
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What was the reason
Marshall Ruda
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Joel well there you go
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Kristina C. Maniscalco
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Melissa Federico
Barbara Harrower
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Come and pick it up Momma, I almost done!
Dona Marie Neffke
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My pug roomie Lulu Belle is just making sure I see so she gets her treat
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Erica Lewis
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I just bought my first puppy and he stares straight into my eyes every time he potties and I was wondering about this.
Erica Lewis
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Adam
Jordan Frankel
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Give your pug some privacy 🙂
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Chanique
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Debbie Cwick
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They want you to watch they’re back when they are busy at that moment.
Thea Que
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Haha.
Aron Tidrick
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Emily Morris The more you know
Linda Saddington
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Sophie Steenson blip stares us down!
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