Weird Things Dogs Do , and Why They Do Them.<br />Weird Things Dogs Do , and Why They Do Them.<br />We may think we understand what <br />every raised ear or tail wag means, <br />but the behavior of a canine <br />often has us scratching our heads.<br />Dogs certainly do <br />strange things, <br />but they have <br />their reasons.<br />Butt Sniffing.<br />It may come off as a little awkward <br />or embarrassing, but to dogs, <br />it's a courteous way to say "hello.".<br />Dogs have over 150 million olfactory receptors in their nose.<br />This supercharged ability to smell <br />allows dogs to gather useful <br />information from newfound friends.<br />Hanging Out of <br />Moving Cars.<br />Canines experience sensory overload while traveling in a car. They often seem happy to have their face pummeled by wind.<br />Even having the windows <br />down only a few inches <br />seems to provide <br />enrichment and <br />stimulation that dogs <br />will seek out. , Natalie Zielinski, director of behavior <br />at Wisconsin Humane Society, via Best Life.<br />Staring at You <br />as They Poop.<br />So your dog is staring directly into <br />your eyes as they poop. Maybe <br />they want some privacy?.<br />Yeah, probably not.<br />Experts say that dogs who stare as they poop <br />may simply be hoping for a reward for relieving themselves outdoors, as opposed to inside.<br />Experts say that dogs who stare as they poop <br />may simply be hoping for a reward for relieving themselves outdoors, as opposed to inside.<br />Zooming Around <br />at Hyper-Speed.<br />FRAPS (frenetic random activity periods) <br />are best known as "the zoomies.".<br />These frenetic bursts help your <br />puppy to release pent-up energy.<br />Wooof!
