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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Caaaauuuute! Wolfpack
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Luc Nguyen bao lâu nay mình hiểu lầm Mickey
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Neil Wattam I alwasy wondered this! Its an interesting read! x
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Would you like somebody watching you when you poop!
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Clinton Adams this is why Sammi always stares at me whenever she is doing her business
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Hahaha exactly. Mine gives me the, “Mom, stop watching me glare.”
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I agree Nice info thanks :/
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Yup Nice ! :p
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Agree? 🙂
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+1 🙂
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anyone else love this as much as me ? 🙂
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Awwwww now I’ll always stay and be on the look out!
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Giorgos poops
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Amy Masters just so u know lol
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Guyane Desjardins et bin:o
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LOL
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Interesting!
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My pug looks away! He doesn’t like anyone watching him do his business!
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Stephen Bunting this is why he stares at us, and also why he only does it for me!
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Ah that’s cute