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Huffington Post // Politics

So THAT's Why Dogs Make Eye Contact With You While Pooping

Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 3:18PM


A dog making eye contactIt turns out that making eye contact with your dog can literally get your brainwaves in sync – especially when you’re petting them at the same time. But pleasant as that is, I can’t help but wonder whether it needs to be as constant as your furry friend demands. More specifically, I am talking about the mid-poop lock-eyed stare your furry friend may give you while doing their business (because nope, you’re not alone in getting those). What’s going on behind those intense, “don’t you dare look away” gazes?Well, some strangely cute news – according to Karen Piwinski, a certified dog trainer at Woofz, it’s actually a “compliment.”What does it mean when a dog looks you in the eyes while pooping?Per Piwinksi, this is a sign your dog trusts you during their most vulnerable moments. It’s one way to encourage you to “keep watch” over your very exposed pet. In fact, she says, it can even count as a form of bonding (aww?). “Having someone they trust close by makes them feel safer because their instincts return to the wild, where relieving oneself left them vulnerable to dangers,” she revealed.Of

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