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Four-legged Mysteries: 50 Dogs That Left Their Owners Confused

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Let's face it – animals rule the Internet. No matter how much new and authentic content there is online, we always come back to cute pictures of pets. Whether they're cute, acting derpy or looking slightly threatening. Cats and dogs will always be on top of the world of the Internet. The same goes for Bored Panda as well.

This time, we're featuring the best new contributions to the "What’s Wrong With Your Dog" subreddit! And don't get alarmed – I'm sure most of these dogs are just acting foolishly to have some fun. Nothing at all is actually wrong with them. So are you ready to see some pooches acting weird and silly? Then, without further ado, scroll down and see these doggos in some nonsensical places and positions.

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#1 He Lives Next Door. His Family Adopted A Kitten

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#2 Shhh, She Thinks She’s Hiding. You Gotta Act Surprised When She Comes Out And Say “There You Are!” And She Will Do Happy Zooms

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#3 Please Rest Your Gaze On This Majestic Creature

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Dogs do weird stuff, that's true. That's also one of the reasons we love them. Interestingly, many of these odd behaviors are fairly logical and explainable. Ever wondered why your dog likes to eat grass so much? Why is the bathroom garbage so appealing to your pooch? 

Read on and find out what's the reason behind these and other strange behaviors our dogs exhibit. Below you'll find some things dogs do that we, owners, find peculiar, but that have very reasonable explanations behind them.

#4 My Allergic Baby

Poor baby has allergies and needs to use an asthma inhalor twice a day. We taped it to a bottle so the air wont get away, and also put tape around the edges so it wont cut her nose. She alway gets the zoomies after

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#5 Part Dog Part Frog I Guess

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#6 “Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls”

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Let's start with the intense eye contact. There are three instances when your dog might look at you in an unusual way. When they get scolded, when they're pooping or they're just watching you getting ready.

The guilty look in a dog's eyes is a response from an immediate or past negative reaction from the owner. They give those guilty eyes as they await a response. If your pooch is looking at you while they're pooping – they're looking for signs of danger. 

At that moment, they trust you to defend them. And the constant looking at you at home is just always being ready for affection, treats or food. A dog behavior expert Madeline Friedman told The Dodo that some dogs also might expect a reward for doing their business outside.

#7 What Kind Of Dog Is This? It Really Likes The Doghouse

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#8 Clyde Trying To Remember Where He Left His Last Brain Cell

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#9 Went Inside For A Beer, Came Back Outside To An Intervention

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What about the crazy running around, back and forth either inside or outside? The "zoomies," as professionals call them, are random bursts of hyperactivity. "They are bursts of energy like a volcano. Energy builds up then there is the expression and release of that energy," Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Jill Goldman, Ph.D., told the American Kennel Club.

#10 My Sister Just Sent Me This Picture

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#11 Double Standards

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#12 I'm Still Wondering Myself

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This next one is why most cats in cartoons look down on dogs as dumb – chasing their tail. There are two completely benign reasons for it: either they're looking to expend some energy or want the owner's attention.

But it also can become something worth serious concern. Veterinarians say some dogs might do it because they have OCD. If a dog does it excessively or injures himself, go see a vet.

#13 Buddy G

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#14 О_о

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#15 My Parent's 110lb Cane Corso Likes To Sit On The Center Console Like A Cat

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Our next category is the munchies. The first one on the menu – grass. Many owners might become concerned when their pet starts crunching the green stuff, but it's not always a red flag. Dr. Leanne Jakubowsky, DVM told Business Insider that dogs use grass as a purgative.

Apparently, it helps them "clear out foreign bodies and parasites due to the high fiber content of grasses." Some might also start eating it due to nutritional deficiencies, yet it's less likely since dog food nowadays is well-balanced.

#16 So Pleased With Himself (Second Photo For Comparison)

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#17 Trying Work, Get Interrupted By This

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#18 My Dog Thinks She Is Hidden

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Some dogs like to munch on non-food items. Toilet paper, stuffed animals, homework – hardly anything is off limits. The behavior when dogs eat things that are not foods is called pica.

PetMD writes that the most common reasons behind it are mental: boredom, depression, anxiety or extreme hunger. It mostly occurs in high-energy breeds (like Labradors) who don't get enough attention and exercise, and lack socialization with other dogs or humans.

#19 My Dad’s Watering Can Is His Dogs Favorite Toy. I Gave Good Boy A Treat Today And He Couldn’t Decide…

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#20 Gussy Is Unfazed By Stella

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#21 Other Dogs Give Puppy Dog Eyes. This Is Mine Trying To Charm Me

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The most extreme (and gross) case of pica is when a dog eats its own p**p. Coprophagia is the medical term for it and is common with young puppies and nursing females. In fact, it's pretty normal for dog moms – they ingest the stuff while cleaning their pup or stimulating their bowel movement.

#22 Normal Day For Neighbor Dog

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#23 Her Reaction When I Wouldn’t Let Her Crawl Onto My Lap

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#24 A Picture I Took Of My Dog And Two Dogs I Was Babysitting. (Mine Is The One With Her Head In The German Shepherds Mouth)

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Let's move on to some weird behaviors that aren't so stomach-turning. My puppy stashes food and toys in his secret hideout. What's up with that? With all types of hoarding, it comes down to instinct.

Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer Deborah Fenton told the AKC that "most of the time when dogs hide things, they do so because they have an instinct to hoard or guard their food and possessions."

#25 Everyone, This Is Charlie. She’s Not Always The Most Photogenic

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#26 He Doesn’t Trust Me When I Say I Don’t Have Any More Treats

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#27 What Didn't Make Into The Final Photoshoot

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If there's one thing dogs love, it's marking their territory. That's the reason why they start kicking right after doing their business. Preventative Vet writes that it's how they send a message to other dogs.

"There are scent glands on and in between your dog's paw pads. Scratching the grass after urinating or defecating helps spread the pheromones secreted by these glands around the area."

#28 He’s Not Allowed On The Couch

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#29 How My Doberman Likes To Sleep

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#30 That's A Funny Looking Bird 10' Up In That Tree

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The last one: splooting. It's a funny resting position where a dog stretches their hind legs while lying down, resulting in a pretty comfortable position.

Experts say that it's a way for doggos to stretch their hip muscles and relieve pressure on their lower and back hips. That's especially true with older dogs.

Another reason can be to cool off – the position exposes more of their skin. My beagle, for example, used to sploot on the cold tiled kitchen floor after coming back from long walks in the hot summer. So that one’s definitely true!

#31 It's Very Important That Italian Greyhound's Have Their Teeth Brushed

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#32 She Uh. She Blows Bubbles

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#33 She Went For A Wee But Now She Can't Get Back Because There's A Wee On The Path. Took Her 3 Or 4 Minutes To Psych Herself Up To Walk Over It

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#34 Are We Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie?

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#35 She Always Fetches Her Frisby Like This, Can Never Be Normal

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#36 Chloe's Favorite Pastime Is Beating Up Henry. Henry's Favorite Pastime Is Being Beaten Up By Chloe

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#37 What Is That

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#38 My Dog Wakes Up In The Middle Of The Night, Walks Into The Bathroom W/ My Cat, Scratches Furiously At The Bath Mat And Then Walks Back To Her Bed To Sleep. [why?] Is Going On?

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#39 He Loves To Sit In The Car Like A Hooman

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#40 Standard Chillin' Posture

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#41 Layla Always Insists On Bringing A Toy Outside When She Goes Potty. Anyone Else’s Dog Do This?

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#42 Someone Decided To Eat Our (Non-Toxic!!) Pond Dye

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#43 He Really Hates Rainy Days

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#44 How My Boyfriends Dog Greets Me

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#45 She's A Handsome Lady

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#46 Pickle Is The Most Graceful Sleeper

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#47 He's Perfect Actually

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#48 Another Doofus That Lives In My House

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#49 Felt A Bit Left Out

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#50 Nose

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