
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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Danielle Kenny I’m sure you wanted to know this
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They feel intimidated.no control of the situation
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Alison Frees mystery solved lmao
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Yea I remember reading this. lol it’s so funny and cute at the same time.
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Alyson Biles…this really looks like Peugeot except she went like a HE…
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Just what I wanted to know about!!! NOT!!!!!!
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Right she sholl be staring at us ! Like what y’all looking at lol
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Makes sense.
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lol it makes things much more awkward when 3 are staring at you at once
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We had a boxer that would bark at you if you watched him do his business! You had to look the other way! Lol!
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Haven’t read, but it is pack behavior, right? They are vulnerable and want to make sure someone is defending them
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Yep lol
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Looks like this dog is constipated. Needs prunes. Lol.
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Look at it !
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They look at you as if their making in the house doing something wrong
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Lol Andy Gaiser interesting!!!
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My dog gets really embarrassed when I stare at him.
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Luc Courchesne Ohhhh that’s why!! 😮
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Hahaaaaaa
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He’s just thinking….” You wish you could$#%&!@*outside…LOL”
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No,,,,, he could give a poop less,,,,lol
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They are concentrating