Ever get the feeling you’re being watched?
I’m sitting on the couch, trying to finish a show, and I can feel it. I look over, and there he is. My dog is just…staring. Not blinking. Not moving. Just sitting there like a tiny, furry gargoyle, judging my choice of snacks and my third consecutive hour of Netflix.
If you’re a dog parent, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Our dogs are weirdos. Lovable, ridiculous, slightly confusing weirdos. And honestly, trying to figure out what’s going on in that head of theirs is basically a full-time job.
Here’s a breakdown of the "weird" stuff our dogs do and what they’re actually trying to tell us (besides the obvious "give me your crusts").
1. The Soul-Piercing Stare
When your dog stares at you while you’re doing something boring, like folding socks, it’s usually one of two things. Either they’re waiting for a cue that it’s walkie time, or they’re literally just "loving you with their eyes."
Science says that when we make eye contact with our dogs, both our brains release oxytocin (the "cuddle hormone"). So, when they’re staring at you while you eat a taco, it might be love. But let’s be real, it’s probably the taco.
2. The Heavy, Dramatic Sigh
You know the one. They’ve been fed, they’ve been walked, they have three different beds to choose from, and yet they flop down on the rug and let out a sigh so deep you’d think they just finished a double shift at the coal mines.
Most of the time, that sigh is just a sign of "settling." It’s a literal exhale of "okay, I’m safe and I’m done for the day." Unless they do it while staring at you, then it’s definitely a "Why aren't we playing right now?" protest.
3. The "Midnight Scrambles" (Zoomies)
It’s 10:00 PM. You’re ready for bed. Suddenly, your dog transforms into a blurry rocket ship, tucking their butt and sprinting laps around the coffee table.
Zoomies are basically just a release of "frenetic random activity periods." Maybe they stayed inside too long because of the rain, or maybe they just had a bath and need to shake off the indignity of it.
A Little Chill for the Chaos: While we love the main-character energy of a good zoomie session, sometimes they get a little too "up" and can’t find their way back down to reality. Especially if there’s a thunderstorm or if your neighbor decides 9:00 PM is the perfect time to use a leaf blower.
That’s usually when you should reach for your Sea Biskitz - Dog Calming Treats. Pet parents love Sea Biskitz because they aren't a "knock-out" pill, they just help take that frantic "bouncing off the walls" vibe down to a "chill on the rug with a bone" vibe. It’s like a deep breath in biscuit form.
4. The "Kick-Back" After a Potty Break
Ever see your dog finish their business and then start kickin' grass behind them like they’re trying to start a motorcycle? They aren't trying to clean up (obviously). They actually have scent glands in their paws, and they’re basically "marking" the area with their own personal brand. It’s the canine version of leaving a business card that says, "I was here, and I am a big deal."
The Moral of the Story?
Our dogs spend their whole lives trying to communicate with a species that mostly just says "Who's a good boy?" over and over again. They’re doing their best with the tools they have: sighs, stares, and occasional midnight sprints.
So the next time your dog acts like a total freak, just lean into it. They’re just being human-adjacent.
Wishing you calm seas and wagging tails,
The Sea Biskitz Pack
