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SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 26: (CHINA OUT) Zongwenhao leads a guide dog Leinuo to defecate on January 26, 2018 in Shanghai, China. February 16th, 2018 is the Chinese lunar year of the dog. Since the first guide dog was in service in 2006, the number of China's guide dogs has reached 182, of which 140 guide dogs have been trained at the Dalian Medical University's guide dog base, and 36 have been trained by Shanghai disabled persons' Federation, and 6 Guangzhou guided dogs have been trained in the South demonstration base. There are 17 million people with visual impairment in China. Not all blind people are suitable for guide dogs. Blind people who apply for guide dogs should not only have the ability to locate, but also live in a suitable environment for the life of large guide dogs.The training period of the guide dog is more than one year, and the cost is over 150 thousand RMB. Part of the funding is from the government and social donations, and blind people apply for guide dogs for free. (Photo by Wang He/Getty Images)

Why Does Your Dog Stare At You While Pooping?

Shani Valencia July 31st, 2018

Ever notice that when you take a dog out to do its business, it stares at you while relieving itself? It may seem weird, but as it turns out, there’s a good reason behind it.

When dogs are doing their business, they feel like they are in a more vulnerable state. When they look at you, they’re really just making sure that you’re keeping them safe! So now it’s less weird… and kind of cute?

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