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Every dog has their own personality, and some of them can be just as weird as some people you probably know. That’s what the /r/WhatsWrongWithYourDog subreddit shares - pictures of dogs that aren’t quite dogging right.

There’s tons of ways to take an /r/WhatsWrongWithYourDog pic. The most important criteria is that your dog being a weirdo. Dog chewing their own feet? Good. Dog sitting on its bum like a chubby old man? Good. Dog have a bad case of the zoomies? Good.

But before we get too comfortable calling these dogs silly weirdos, consider this: dogs are social creatures, and many owners feel that their dogs can become dog-shaped reflections of themselves. Could it be, then, that if your dog is a weirdo, then you yourself are also a weirdo? A troubling thought, to be sure. One worth pondering as you scroll through this fun collection and upvote your favorite broken doggo pics!

Bored Panda also contacted the moderator who created this fun online community to hear the story behind the /r/WhatsWrongWithYourDog subreddit. "I created this subreddit when I found a picture of a dog with an awful grooming job. I figured that dogs being the silly goofs they are, folks would have plenty of images to share of the same. /r/WhatsWrongWithYourCat was similarly inspired. My favorite part is a reason to visit the sub daily."

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This Adorably Derpy Smile From A Dog That Goes To “Daycare” With Mine

This Adorably Derpy Smile From A Dog That Goes To “Daycare” With Mine

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I Was Making A Snack After Putting Odin To Bed, And Heard A Sound Behind Me

I Was Making A Snack After Putting Odin To Bed, And Heard A Sound Behind Me

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#6

Just Walking Through A Door

Just Walking Through A Door

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When asked what types of dog pics are their favorites, the admin said: "All kinds, really. My favorites are dogs caught in the act and dogs trying to hide their guilt when caught." How about yours? Let us know in the comments!

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He Loves Oranges And Fruit In General

He Loves Oranges And Fruit In General

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A Very Dejected Boy. (Not Mine, Just A Picture From Facebook)

A Very Dejected Boy. (Not Mine, Just A Picture From Facebook)

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It's no surprise that the admin loves dogs, as they are a dog owner as well. "I have two dogs, a pom and a shi tzu and they are perfectly normal and never do anything weird. Ahem." ;)

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This Is Pepper And She's Oddly Photogenic

This Is Pepper And She's Oddly Photogenic

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We also reached out to Alison Carpenter, a qualified and certified dog behaviorist, to talk to her about where we might find the line between quirky and problematic behavior. When we asked how owners could try to identify behaviors that might require intervention, she offered some expert advice:

"At a very basic level, behaviour is about either gaining access to something the dog wants or needs, or avoiding something he doesn’t want. If the dog performs behaviours that don’t seem to have any apparent function or occur out of context such as spinning, tail chasing, snapping at invisible flies, staring at reflections or lights – the owner should seek advice as these are signs of several possible behavioural or neurological concerns, from environmental stress to seizure activity."

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"Similarly, dogs who perform a breed specific behaviour continually and obsessively but out of context (think Border Collies running the fence line chasing traffic) probably need some adjustment to their daily schedule!"

Alison also helped understand when normal behaviors might become problematic. "Every dog I see is performing perfectly normal dog behaviours! (For example, barking is how dogs communicate; Digging, chewing, shredding, chasing – all part of the sequence of how dogs naturally acquire food.)"

"The problem usually comes when the behaviours are excessive or inappropriate to the context. I specialise in aggression cases, so most people reach out to me because their dog growls or barks/lunges or attempts to bite other dogs or people."

"Humans hate it when dogs growl, and many people will tell their dog off for doing so. But growling is important information. The dog is communicating that he is not comfortable – so we should treat it as a signal to help the dog and make changes e.g. put some distance between the dog and the child that is pulling on its ears."

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"In the vast majority of cases I see, the aggression is out of proportion to the context in which it happens because the dog is simply over-whelmed and does not have alternative coping strategies (and behaviours) to draw upon."

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This Is Baldur. We Found Him Like This When We Got Home Yesterday. He Managed To Get A Hold Of His Bag Of Food. On Top Of That He's Not Allowed On The Couch

This Is Baldur. We Found Him Like This When We Got Home Yesterday. He Managed To Get A Hold Of His Bag Of Food. On Top Of That He's Not Allowed On The Couch

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never understood why people forbid dogs from furniture... doggos like to lounge and be comfy, too! I stick to leather furniture and buy sofa covers (easy to clean that way). Can't even imagine all the wonderful cuddles I would miss out on if pups were not allowed up there with me. They have an orthopedic dog bed if they want to use it or hang out elsewhere, but are most often on the sofa with mom.

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Friday!

Friday!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don´t let your doggo watch Ice Age (or was it Puss in Boots?) for to long

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Sonia Naps So Hard She Wakes Up On Another Planet

Sonia Naps So Hard She Wakes Up On Another Planet

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No Homeworks, Only Daisy

No Homeworks, Only Daisy

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#24

Totally Normal Way To Sit On The Sofa

Totally Normal Way To Sit On The Sofa

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Ace Is A Very Suspicious Of Many Things …

Ace Is A Very Suspicious Of Many Things …

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My Dog Shoves His Nose Under Our Arms To Smell The Food At Dinner. He Never Tries To Eat It, Just A Sniff

My Dog Shoves His Nose Under Our Arms To Smell The Food At Dinner. He Never Tries To Eat It, Just A Sniff

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They Were Like This For At Least 5 Mins….whatswrongwithyourdog(S)?

They Were Like This For At Least 5 Mins….whatswrongwithyourdog(S)?

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“The Nose Knows” Dog Snot On Glass, By Sally (B. 2020- ). An Artistic Abstract Impressionist Work

“The Nose Knows” Dog Snot On Glass, By Sally (B. 2020- ). An Artistic Abstract Impressionist Work

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She Has Seen Things That Cannot Be Unseen

She Has Seen Things That Cannot Be Unseen

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#32

Porter Has A Peanut Butter Addiction

Porter Has A Peanut Butter Addiction

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The Face My Dog Makes When The Amount Of Attention I'm Providing Him Is Unsatisfactory

The Face My Dog Makes When The Amount Of Attention I'm Providing Him Is Unsatisfactory

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#34

I Know It’s Cold Outside, But This Isn’t The Answer, Betty

I Know It’s Cold Outside, But This Isn’t The Answer, Betty

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#36

My New Rescue Might Need A Hot Minute To Get Used To His New Creature Comforts

My New Rescue Might Need A Hot Minute To Get Used To His New Creature Comforts

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A Whole Bed And She Chooses To Sleep Like This

A Whole Bed And She Chooses To Sleep Like This

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#38

That's My Car. That's Not My Dog

That's My Car. That's Not My Dog

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Any Hole In The Ground, She Has To Stick Her Whole Face In It

Any Hole In The Ground, She Has To Stick Her Whole Face In It

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She Will Be 16 In A Few Weeks, Back Legs Don’t Always Get Her Completely Into Bed

She Will Be 16 In A Few Weeks, Back Legs Don’t Always Get Her Completely Into Bed

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Asking For The Treat In My Hand. He Looks Traumatized

Asking For The Treat In My Hand. He Looks Traumatized

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Rebellious Teen Throwing Gang Signs At Heartbroken Mom

Rebellious Teen Throwing Gang Signs At Heartbroken Mom

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New Puppy Likes To Stick His Head In My Shoes For No Reason

New Puppy Likes To Stick His Head In My Shoes For No Reason

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