{"id":4811,"date":"2022-09-16T03:15:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T03:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/"},"modified":"2022-09-17T09:31:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T09:31:00","slug":"you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: Why does my dog sit next to me on the couch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#You_asked_Why_does_my_dog_sit_next_to_me_on_the_couch\" title=\"You asked: Why does my dog sit next to me on the couch?\">You asked: Why does my dog sit next to me on the couch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_sit_next_to_me\" title=\"Why does my dog like to sit next to me?\">Why does my dog like to sit next to me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_next_to_me_on_the_couch\" title=\"Why does my dog lay next to me on the couch?\">Why does my dog lay next to me on the couch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs pick a favorite person?\">Do dogs pick a favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_takes_your_spot_when_you_get_up\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog takes your spot when you get up?\">What does it mean when a dog takes your spot when you get up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Do_dogs_know_when_humans_are_sleeping\" title=\"Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?\">Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#How_do_you_know_your_dog_respects_you\" title=\"How do you know your dog respects you?\">How do you know your dog respects you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_stares_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog stares at you?\">What does it mean when your dog stares at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Should_dogs_sleep_in_your_bed\" title=\"Should dogs sleep in your bed?\">Should dogs sleep in your bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Why_do_dogs_follow_you_to_the_bathroom\" title=\"Why do dogs follow you to the bathroom?\">Why do dogs follow you to the bathroom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#Do_dogs_get_jealous\" title=\"Do dogs get jealous?\">Do dogs get jealous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch\/#How_do_I_show_my_dog_Im_the_alpha\" title=\"How do I show my dog I\u2019m the alpha?\">How do I show my dog I\u2019m the alpha?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_Why_does_my_dog_sit_next_to_me_on_the_couch\"><\/span>You asked: Why does my dog sit next to me on the couch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Some dogs will sit in \u201cyour spot\u201d on the sofa or even roll around all over your sofa as a way to spread their scent and show that you belong to them. When they don\u2019t feel that is enough, they move to sitting on you.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-u-train-a-dog-to-sit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do u train a dog to sit?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-like-to-sit-next-to-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_sit_next_to_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to sit next to me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs evolved as pack animals so it is natural for them to want to be around other people and dogs in their pack. The reason why it always sits next to you could be that it makes it feel safer. This would be more likely if it doesn\u2019t try to make you do things when it does it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HKtdc9xvzLg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-lay-next-to-me-on-the-couch\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_next_to_me_on_the_couch\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay next to me on the couch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since dogs consider their owners a part of their family and pack, they want to lay on top of them to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. Dogs will lay next to or on top of people they feel connected to or have a close bond with.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-pick-a-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs pick a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality. In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LPL2jUURD1I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-takes-your-spot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_takes_your_spot_when_you_get_up\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog takes your spot when you get up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sitting in your spot when you get up shows your dog\u2019s affection for you, but the chosen spot comes back to the master with no unwanted behavior. Your dog may also feel the need to protect you and sitting in your spot gives him the edge over the other animals in the household.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-when-humans-are-sleeping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_humans_are_sleeping\"><\/span>Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increases Sense of Security<\/p>\n<p>Think about it \u2014 your dog\u2019s instinct is to protect. They will let you know immediately if anything is amiss while you are asleep.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-your-dog-respects-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_your_dog_respects_you\"><\/span>How do you know your dog respects you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Happily wagging tail, playful energy and relaxed ears are typical signs of a dog who respects you. A respectful dog also obeys your commands to sit, stay or come to you happily and without hesitation. And he will be relaxed and submissive when you brush him or check for fleas or ticks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-stares-at\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_stares_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog stares at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as humans stare into the eyes of someone they adore, dogs will stare at their owners to express affection. In fact, mutual staring between humans and dogs releases oxytocin, known as the love hormone. This chemical plays an important role in bonding and boosts feelings of love and trust.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Weimaraner-puppy-outdoors-with-bright-blue-eyes.20190813165758508-1-500x486.jpg\" alt=\"Why Does My Dog Stare At Me? Better Understand Dogs' Staring Behavior\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rioFdJXhnUk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-dogs-sleep-in-your-bed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_sleep_in_your_bed\"><\/span>Should dogs sleep in your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t suffer from allergies or a compromised immune system, the two major drawbacks to sharing a bed with your dog are hygiene and sleep disruption. But as long as you can tolerate the smell and hair, and your dog doesn\u2019t wake you up with noise or movement, then co-sleeping with your dog is a win\/win.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-follow-you-to-the-bathroom\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_follow_you_to_the_bathroom\"><\/span>Why do dogs follow you to the bathroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog follows you into the bathroom, it\u2019s likely a result of their animal instinct and pack mentality. Canines who do this are referred to as \u201cVelcro dogs,\u201d due to their desire to be attached to your side. They may follow you around, even to the bathroom, to protect a part of their pack.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-jealous\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_jealous\"><\/span>Do dogs get jealous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, psychologists performed a study on dog behavior and learned without a doubt that dogs do get jealous. Whether it\u2019s jealousy as humans experience it, or an offshoot of deeply ingrained dog behavior like resource guarding or redirected excitement, dogs do feel envy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mmd_CP4cWto\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-show-my-dog-i-m-the-alpha\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_show_my_dog_Im_the_alpha\"><\/span>How do I show my dog I\u2019m the alpha?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Do I Show My Dog I\u2019m the Alpha?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take your dog on a pack walk each day.<\/li>\n<li>Eat before you let your dog eat.<\/li>\n<li>Walk through all doorways and up and down all stairs before your dog does.<\/li>\n<li>Ignore your dog when you first come into the room or house, even if only a few minutes have passed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: Why does my dog sit next to me on the couch?Why does my dog like to sit next to me?Why does my dog lay next to me on the couch?Do dogs pick a favorite person?What does it mean when a dog takes your spot when you get up?Do dogs know&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-sit-next-to-me-on-the-couch.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4811"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4811"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4811\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194914,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4811\/revisions\/194914"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}