If anyone has a dog, there must have been a moment when the dog stared at us with wide eyes even though we didn't call it. Plus, it paid so much attention to us no matter what we did. It feels good when the dog is interested, but sometimes we wonder why it's staring. Many people think that it might just be looking at us, but in fact, there's an explainable reason why it likes to stare at us. Let's try to understand it.
The reason why dogs stare at us and don't move is because they are collecting information. Simply put, they are secretly watching our behavior to see what we are doing and whether what we are doing has anything to do with them. They also use their eyes to communicate and understand what we want them to do. They also use their eyes to express their needs. Some want us to play with them, some are hungry, some need to pee. The reason they have to stare at us is because dogs can't speak like us, so they use staring to express their needs instead.
Over time, dogs start to understand that if they stare at us for a long time, we will pay attention. Now, it becomes a habit for them because they understand that if they stare at us, we will pay attention. Therefore, if they stare at us, it may mean that they want something. Let's observe.
But this is not always the case, because there are other reasons.
Sometimes, they even look at us to show us that they love us, just like humans tend to stare into each other's eyes when expressing their love. The same goes for dogs.
In case anyone doesn't know, when humans look into the eyes of dogs, the hormone Oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, is released. This hormone increases when we are with our dogs, look at their faces, or hug them, making us feel happy, warm, and more connected, leading to a stronger connection between us and our dogs.
Interestingly, dogs may be the only animals that can feel affectionate when they look at us. Other animals usually look at us because they feel threatened or afraid of being hurt, but dogs look at us because they feel love.
Then why does your little one like to stare at your face when you poop?
The answer is that it is natural for dogs to feel weak when they have to poop because it is a time when they cannot protect themselves. When they stare at you while you poop, they want to communicate that they are afraid that someone is going to hurt them and want us to protect them or be careful because you are someone they trust. So if you stare at me while you poop, please stay with them.
After all, dogs are not animals that are difficult to understand. If they love us or want something, they will stare at us directly. They also act as detectives to collect information about us. They are truly our four-legged best friends who know our hearts the most.
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