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6 Dog Oddities That Are Easily and Simple to Explain: Improve Mutual Understanding
28.03.2023 17:32
Updated: 14.04.2023 22:50
It is believed that man's best friend in the animal world is a dog. It was domesticated long ago and serves man faithfully and selflessly.
Scientists believe that a dog is capable of understanding human speech and distinguishing commands, but a person does not yet know everything about his friend and does not always understand what the dog wants.
We'll tell you about dog oddities that are actually easy and simple to interpret.
1. Head tilt
There are two assumptions. It is believed that the dog tilts its head to get a better look at the object, because its elongated muzzle gets in the way.
But according to recent research, a new hypothesis has been put forward that at such moments the dog concentrates on the task and even remembers something.
2. Visit to the toilet
Many have noticed how strangely dogs paddle their hind legs after going to the toilet. In fact, the dog marks the territory, and does not bury excrement. The fact is that the pads of the dog's hind legs have sweat glands, and smell is one of the ways dogs communicate with their relatives.
3. Movement in a circle
It happens that before lying down on the mat, the dog can make 2 or even 3 circles in place. In fact, the dog makes the surface more comfortable for lying down. The more uneven the surface, the more circles the dog can make in one place.
4. Phobias
During thunderstorms, dogs become restless. They whine or bark, but not because they are afraid of thunder. It is believed that static electricity accumulates in the animal's fur, which causes discomfort.
5. Tenderness
The habit of dogs to lick their owner's face after meeting is connected with instincts. Puppies in the wild lick their mother's face, which causes a gag reflex for the purpose of further feeding. This habit is preserved in the animal for years.
6. Smile
Smiling dogs are more of a sign of submission in dog language than of joy. In this way, the pet says that it is ready to obey and carry out the owner's commands.
