Imagine you're out on a walk with your dog, and it comes time for him to do his business.
As you dig through your pockets to find a plastic baggie to clean up after him, you look away politely so he can have some privacy (and because it's not exactly thrilling to watch your dog poop).But as you look back to check on him you notice that he's staring intently into your eyes, determined to hold your gaze the entire time he does his business. Is he doing it because he's thinking of you in some gross way? Is he making sure you know he's relieving himself? Is he just plain weird?As it turns out, it's none of those reasons. In fact, your dog stares at you while he's pooping simply because he's feeling vulnerable and needs reassurance.Everyone loves their pets, but it's well known that animals have some pretty bizarre behaviors. From dogs staring at you while they poop to cats sprinting at top speed through the house at random intervals to pups circling their bed three or four times before settling down, these behaviors range from endearing to puzzling to downright weird.As strange as these acts may seem, though, science has an explanation for why your pets behave the way they do.