Why dogs are afraid of their own farts
Unfortunately, there is no official scientific explanation as to why dogs are scared by their own farts.
Some people believe that they are frightened of the odor as well as the noise. Whilst others believe that their habit of leaving a room after a particularly smelly fart is down to a sense of shame and guilt.
In fact, I read some comments on forums from people who say their dog farts, then walks away quickly due to the shame and smell!
However, this is probably not the case and is, instead, something made up in the fanciful imaginations of dog owners.
Although there is no doubt that dogs can feel shame, it is unlikely they associate farts with anything negative and may not even understand what a fart is in the first place. In fact, many dogs, including my own, seem to be confused when they fart.
Do Dogs Know When They Fart?
There are two sides to this question. Firstly, dogs definitely recognize the odor coming out from their released wind due to their sniffing ability. That’s why they will try to go away from the farted spot, which makes us believe that dogs know when they fart.
But, the second part of the answer contradicts this popular belief. Although dogs recognize the smell, they aren’t sure about the source of the sound. Thus, they don’t understand precisely when they have farted.
However, with the gas released in the form of wind, they will feel relaxed. It helps them recognizing something has happened.
Connecting it scary sounds:
Dogs are naturally scared about any noise and extreme sound. Thus, whenever they hear thunderstorms or high-pitched sounds, they become scary. Some will even hide under beds or in safe places at home. And it brings us to the most logical answer of why dogs are afraid of their farting.
Most probably, dogs treat the farting sound similar to the sounds they feel afraid of and uncomfortable. So, when they hear any farting noise, their nervous system sends down the scary signal. And so, the dog feels scared and nervous.
Also, some dogs are hypersensitive to loud sounds. Thus, naturally, they will feel afraid of farts. But some people have a counter-narrative to it.
They say that dogs recognize their farts from the smell due to their sniffing ability. Well, while dogs can smell the odor, but they aren’t probably aware of the source of such loud sounds. As they are unaware of the source of the sound, they consider it harmful for them. Thus, naturally, they become afraid of it, and the same goes if a human farts near them.
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Let’s be honest, we love our dogs but sometimes they do some things that make us feel a little awkward or embarrassed! Whether it’s bad behavior or a health problem, there’s usually a fix for these uncomfortable doggy issues. If your dog does something you’d like to fix, don’t be embarrassed to talk to your vet or a trainer to help find a solution!
Here are the most common awkward dog issues, and some tips to help you fix them.
OK, let’s just say it, some dogs have flatulence problems. Excess gas is pretty common and your vet can help you get to the root of the problem and find a solution. The biggest culprit is most likely your dog’s diet. Grains like wheat or corn can cause too much gas. So can foods that cause gas in humans, like beans or broccoli. Egg and dairy products in the diet can lead to especially stinky gas. You’ll want to make sure your dog isn’t having a bad reaction to supplements or medications, and also rule out intestinal parasites and bowel disease.