Why does your dog stare at you while they’re pooping? Spin in circles before lying down? Eat grass, steal socks, kick dirt after going to the bathroom, or suddenly sprint around the house like they’ve completely lost their mind?

As strange as these behaviors may seem, most aren’t random at all.

In this episode of The Recall Room, we explore the science and instincts behind some of the most common—and most puzzling—things dogs do. You’ll learn how evolution, communication, body language, and individual personality shape the behaviors we see every day, along with how to recognize the difference between harmless quirks and behaviors that may warrant a closer look.

Whether you’ve laughed at your dog’s zoomies, wondered why they sniff every inch of a walk, or questioned why they insist on making  ...