Without reading its body language, knowing why a dog is staring is difficult, according to Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA. She shares her take on what adoring, happy, communication and hard stares mean.
Whatever stare a dog is giving you, it means something, so pay attention!”
Source: Whole Dog Journal, September 26, 2022. Link.
Also see: Why dogs stare at you when pooping, AHD, July 27, 2021. Link.
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