
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.
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It’s because they are proud!
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Lakita Alizia.x
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Sums it up lol
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Samuel Hinchliffe well there ya go!
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Because I stare at them!
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I knew this!!
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Concentration prevents constipation.
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Emma Payton I always wondered why Rosie would stare at me lol
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Aw so he is after our protection!
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My bulldog stares at me when he eats. Just glances back at me while he’s chewing. Anyone relate to that? It’s so weird haha!
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Lmfao read this Zara Zui
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Knew it
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Must by why my min pin trys to poo inside all the time..must feel safe inside!
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They want you to have they’re back while they are busy doing they’re duty so no one gets them from behind. True story.
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Derek Douglas, we were just talking about this with Vader LOL
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one of my dogs wont even potty in front of me….i have to turn the other way or he wont go…lol
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How does anyone know this? Did they ask some dogs?
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I know lol
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Stop it. Lol. Too funny.
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TLDR
Because they feel vulnerable and feel safe when they look at you
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Hahaha kijk altijd al willen weten!
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Horrible, degueulasse : je vais vomir
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