A Dog Thing. And Other Wonders.

[shilala]

No math or nothin.
Anyone know why dogs spin around and around before they poop?
I always thought they just like to point north when they ****.
Turns out that’s why.
But they also do it to make a mental map of new areas and orient themselves.
That’s why they get lazy about it at home.

Also, reindeer and caribou are the same thing.

What do you guys got?

[Scottw]

I just sit down.

[The Poet]

Jump down, turn around, dump a pile of dookie.

[Beagleone]

Eh... that is partially true. Dog circle around to scan for threats before they are in a vulnerable position, such as pooping. I believe it is the same reason they do that when preparing to lay down to sleep. They don't want to be surprised.

[massphatness]

Have also read they look at us when pooping because they're in a vulnerable state and are reassured by seeing their pack leader.

Same reason I like to make eye contact with Grace when squeezing a growler through the hoop.

[Tio Gato]

Originally Posted by massphatness

Have also read they look at us when pooping because they're in a vulnerable state and are reassured by seeing their pack leader.

Same reason I like to make eye contact with Grace when squeezing a growler through the hoop.

Oh crap Vin, I pray I don't dream about that image tonight.

[IBQTEE1]

[The Poet]

Grace under fire, Vin?

[shilala]

I bet I could hit a 3-pointer right now, Vin-bob.

[G G]

My catahoula bulldog turns around at least 6 or 7 times when laying down to sleep.

[8lug]