7 Ways Your Dog Is Ruling The Roost-What You Can Do

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Introduction

Your dog is the ruler of your home. This may seem obvious, but it’s worth examining in greater detail. After all, if you don’t know where you stand with your dog, how can you be sure that he or she knows where they stand with you? Here are some ways that your dog is ruling the roost:

He sleeps wherever he wants.

You might think that your dog is not the type to care much about what he sleeps on, but you’d be wrong. A dog will sleep wherever he feels comfortable, and there’s no need to ask permission before choosing where to rest his head. In fact, they can even sleep on the kitchen table if they’re in the mood!

The point is that dogs aren’t picky about where they rest their heads at night or during the day; they’ll do it wherever you put them—even if that’s just a pile of dirty laundry or right on top of your feet while you’re trying to play video games with your friends.

You’re the one who’s being trained.

You might be thinking that your dog is the one being trained, but it’s actually you. You’re learning new things every day and doing what they want you to do (or else). Your dog has become a leader in your life and you may not even realize it.

She knows her limits are yours and yours are hers.

Your dog knows her limits. She knows what she can get away with and she knows when it’s time to stop. She also knows that you are there for her, and if she crosses your boundaries, you may become a little upset or mad at her. However, because of this respect between you two (and your love for each other), you will do anything for each other as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else or cause any damage to property/objects.

He steals anything he can get away with.

If you leave something on the counter, he’ll take it.
He’ll take things from your pockets.
If you leave your wallet on the table, he’ll take it.
He’ll take things from the trash that have food or treats in them.

Your dog is always checking to make sure you’re OK.

Your dog wants to make sure you’re OK. If there’s a sudden noise or movement, they’ll check in with you to make sure it’s nothing to worry about.

Your dog is naturally protective and curious. As with most animals, dogs are naturally protective of their owners and will defend them if necessary (but this is not always the case). Dogs also have an innate curiosity, so if something catches your dog’s attention, they will likely go check it out for themselves!

If a cat comes around, your dog will be there to protect you.

Your dog will let the cat know who’s boss and make sure they know their place. If your dog doesn’t like the cat, they might start growling or barking at them until they leave.

If you have several dogs in your home, then it’s likely one of them will take on this role as well. The other dogs will follow suit and help keep those pesky cats away from where they don’t belong!

Treats have nothing to do with it; he gives the treats.

The truth is, treats are just a tool. Give them out to your dog whenever he does something good, but don’t make it conditional on the treat. Sometimes we give our dogs treats as if they were a reward for doing something good, when in fact the treat had nothing to do with it. Remember: your dog has his own reasons for doing what he does, and sometimes those reasons include giving you things (like food) because he loves you and wants to see you happy!

Your dog is on top of things!

If you have a dog, chances are you enjoy one or more of these things:

Your dog is intelligent. They can learn new tricks and obey commands.
Your dog is protective. You can be sure that if someone comes to your house, your dog will greet them with a friendly smile and sniff their shoes for treats (or maybe something else).
Your dog is loyal. If anyone steals something from you, they might as well just give it back because there’s no way they’ll escape detection by your furry friend who has sharp senses and an even sharper tooth for justice.
Your dog loves you unconditionally—and boy do you love him right back! He knows when he needs some extra attention (like when it’s been snowing outside) so he makes sure everyone knows how much he appreciates what they’re doing for him while making sure they know there’s nothing better than spending time together (even if it means cleaning up after him).

Conclusion

I hope this post has helped you see the big picture of how your dog thinks. You can be sure that she’s got it all under control!