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Why does my dog stare and slowly back away? Is this normal behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 40.2 lbs

My 2 year old Australian cattle dog will stare and back away slowly. She does this everyday. Is this normal?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on March 13th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If she is fine otherwise, she is likely to be just fine overall. This may just a normal behavior due to her being able to sense something or someone close she is just reacting to. It is incredible how great dogs' senses are. Good luck!

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