Whenever I move through the house, the dogs deliberately turn into my path. After decades of living with dogs, I still run into them. What's the deal?
2007-11-30 06:00:35 · 19 answers · asked by phang 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Because they love you and want to be as close as possible to you.
2007-11-30 06:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by redstripedmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are looking for contact and step in front of you because you let them. :)
If you spent decades living with dogs, you should have trained them in a way that they don´t deliberately step in front of you. As the human being, you´re the boss. It´s never too late though. ;)
EDIT: Not(!) in the sense of beating them, what the heck are some people on here (answerer bit further above) thinking....duh.
2007-11-30 14:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by *MG* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just dogs - it's cats, too.
Sorry I don't have an answer, but I am intrigued to know what the answer is! There have been numerous times where my very LIFE almost came to an end because a cat stepped into my path.
2007-11-30 14:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Lillian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my friends has Australian Shepard's (sp) 2 of them and they like to herd everyone.... Especially my two little boys... It's kinda funny but, frustrating if you are moving through the house! I have a Rottweiler and she's constantly blocking my path and getting into my way.. Though she's a guard dog and that's part of her nature as well. The kids just push her out of the way... !!! I guess that's just the "nature" of the dog... !! Good luck
2007-11-30 14:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want your attention. They don't realize that they are in the way. After all, dogs were not born with manners.
2007-11-30 14:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They want your attention. When one of my pets approaches me I always acknowledge with at least a quick pat. More if I have time. As a result, all my pets are very friendly.
2007-11-30 14:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny mine dug a trap for me yes a hole right where i would step off the steps when i fell that silly dog came up wagging its tail wanting a reward.
2007-11-30 14:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to offend but you are park of the pack. You probably smell like them or your scent is familiar and they want to be around you.
2007-11-30 14:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by Ra-ra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want attention and since they can't talk and are yelled at when they bark this is the best way they see to get your attention.
2007-11-30 14:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by XxfabricatedsmilesxX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want your undivided attention. You concentrate on your steps, they try to be in focal point of your attention i.e. in your way. Simple like that.
2007-11-30 14:09:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋