Why Your Dog Watches You While You Defecate: 5 Possible Explanations

You are out with your dog, he picks a place, gets in position to poop and… stares at YOU? You’re probably like most dog owners. While doing their business, some four-legged buddies maintain eye contact. Why do they do it?

When your dog stares directly at you, it can be strange, and in some cases, embarrassing. There are many reasons why your dog may stare at you while pooping. It is nothing to be concerned about.

Dog stares at you in expectation

Your dog may stare at you when he does his business, because he expects, or is hoping, for a reward. If he was rewarded for pooping outside as a pup, it is possible that he will do so every time. Your dog will remember when he became housetrained, and continue to wait for the treat.

dog expects your blessing

A dog may stare at you if he expects your reaction to where he’s going. The dog wants to be able to use the area he chose to urinate. You may have reprimanded your dog for choosing an unsuitable place to urinate. He wants to show that he is doing better.

Staring is dangerous

Your dog’s natural instinct could also be the reason why he stares at you while pooping. Your dog is looking at you to check if you will guard him as he relieves itself. In the wild, his wolves ancestors were always on guard. This may be why he keeps eye contact while in a crouched position, which is a rather weak one for pooping.

Eye contact as a request to be left alone

Your cold-blooded canine may also stare at you when he defecates because he wants to be left alone. This is also appreciated by dogs when they are relieved. The motto “I beg you pardon?” is true. !”

It’s up to you

Have you ever looked to see if it is possible that you are not the one initiating eye contact? You may be watching your dog during the walk so closely that he starts looking back at you when he poop because he believes you want something.