10 Strange Dog Behaviours you need to know
Dogs might not seem as mysterious as cats, but dogs do have their fair share of behaviours that are truly baffling. As humans, it’s hard for us to make sense of many dog body language and social cues. A dog’s desire to sniff butts, hump legs and chase his own tail just doesn’t translate. To help you better understand your dog’s odd habits, we rounded up 10 dog behaviours that people commonly consider mysterious. 1 When He Stares You Are your dogs’s eyes always trained on you? Chances are, he’s hoping you will give him a treat or shower him with praise and affection. After all, it’s hard to resist those pleading, puppy-dog eyes. It’s important to keep in mind that some dogs consider direct eye contact threatening. So before you gaze back at him, make sure he isn’t showing any signs of aggression or fear. Let's face it: Dogs love their owners, but when they stare expectantly, it's not usually because they are trapped in a reverie of devotion. Rather, it's beca...