“Why is it? Your dog always gets the best spot on the couch and sometimes he even gets to hold the remote?.?

Answer 1

because it cost to be the boss=========

Answer 2

My old Border Collie sits in front of the TV set and watches all the time, so much so, that when I can't get a clear enough view through her head, I have to say, "Tippa, move your head please." She obliges by moving her body sideways, turns to see if that's OK and then carries on watching the programme. If it isn't enough, I'll sigh and she'll move again, or lie down and watch from the floor.

She gets a little heated at times because she loves horses, dogs, animals of all kinds, but her speciality is joining in the horse chases, so any programme like Robin Hood that involves a good battle scene with horse riders, really turns her on! Her best joining in time is watching battle scenes, she barks like crazy.

It annoys my son, amuses my brother and fascinates my friends.

Her best bit is whenever a scene with people arguing is going on, she might be in her bed in another room when shouting starts on the screen and she runs so fast and blocks the screen following the characters every movements with her head, studying the play until, if a man is menacing a female, or a child, she goes ballistic at the set and tries to get him off the person he is mistreating. I have a theory on this one, memories from days when she was younger, during the dying throws of marriage, I too was forced into a corner, as was my son, and intimidated by an angry husband/dad... it's as if she's stored it and seriously needs to stop it happening wherever she sees it... whoever thinks animals are dumb, is even dumber!

As I write, she's underneath my chair, seemingly asleep, the news is on BBC and her ears are listening and moving with the sound track.

I love her to bits;-)

Answer 3

Ha! Dogs aren't stupid! But you are in charge - he should do what you say. How old is he? If he is a youngster training reinforcement now! If he is getting on in years and is a good dog, I guess he has earned his place. No more special favours though - or he'll be taking over the remote, bed and fridge next!

Answer 4

Are you calling my husband a dog???
If not then I think there needs to be a few more ground rules in your house! It would seem that you dog considers himself the dominate alpha in your house and this situation should be remedied before he attacks somebody (who he would obviously consider beneath him!)
I would suggest reading some books on dog training! or at least watching 'It's me or the dog' on television. The lady on the show should be able to give you some tips and hints on the proper care of dogs, which hopefully will get you back in charge of your house before the power goes to you pooches head and he seriously hurts someone!!

Answer 5

Well Skycat that's just about right dogs are the b e s t at taking over just about everything and don't you just love them for it too.

I had two very large boxer dogs and they would get into bed I ended holding on to the mattress to stay in the bed and the snoring was seriously noisy keeping me awake all night. Agh well at least I was awake long enought to hold on to the mattress and not fall out. I just love them their my champions!!

Answer 6

Apparently dogs are what they call 'positive ray seekers' whereby they gravitate toward the spots that most people find comfortable; where positive energy is.
Cats, on the other hand, are 'negative ray seekers', where they tend to lie in spaces of negative energy. This explains people tripping over their mogs when they lie in apparently stupid places. Just like my cat.
Big up the dawgs; sensible with where they lie...

Answer 7

I'm not sure but I have a chihuahua and she is TINY and she always somehow manages to have us sat on the edge of the sofa or sleeping on the edge of the bed while she stratches out! little madame but we love her to bit!!!

Answer 8

you give your dog way too much freedom. A dog needs to know its place or standing in the household, an easy way of doing this is not let your pets on furniture or beds.

Answer 9

I hear ya dog. I threaten to throw out his goody bone unless he moves and he just pulls out another one from under the cushion. I'm so tired of that damn Animal Planet channel.

Answer 10

would that be a 4 legged dog or one with 2 legs may be that is your old man you are talking about sound like it to me then kick his *** in to touch

Answer 11

my dog will sleep with me but right in the miuddle so my legs are wide out