Posted by I'm sure you've seen it before, your dog following you to the bathroom. Why does this happen? Can't he sense that we're about to do something gross in there?
Well, I have some answers for you! Dogs follow their owners into the bathroom because they want to make sure they are safe and nothing bad is happening.
This is a natural instinct from when dogs used to live in
packs where one of them would watch over the others while they were away.
Today, your pup wants to make sure all is well with his
favorite person-you!
How do dogs pick their favorite person?
"Picking a favorite person is no easy task for any
dog. They have to consider so many factors, such as who gives the most treats
and scratches behind their ears. It's like a dog version of picking your
favorite child."
"But
when it comes down to it, there are always going be one or two people that the
pup will gravitate towards more than others."
"This
can happen for any number of reasons: maybe they're more affectionate with them
or give better belly rubs. But once that decision has been made, you'll know
which person is in charge!"
Should your dog sleep in your bed?
Did you know that your dog should sleep in a bed of their
own? A recent study found that 43% of dogs slept in the owner's bed at least
once a week.
It is important to make sure your dog has his or her own bed
because they can be very territorial and may not like sharing yours with
another animal.
Dogs also need to have their own space where they feel safe,
so it is best for them if they sleep somewhere else at night. If you want to
learn more about why your dog needs his or her own space, read this blog post!
The idea behind this article is simple: every pet needs its
own place to sleep! Pets are often territorial and don't enjoy sleeping on the
same surface as other animals.
Conclusion:
The next time you see your pet following you to the
bathroom, know that he or she is not just being nosy.
This behavior could be driven by a few different things;
maybe they're trying to keep an eye on what's going on in case there are any
dangers like dogs lurking outside of the door (and if this is the case, make
sure it's safe for them!).
Or your pup might want some attention and reassurance from
their human companion. Regardless of why they're doing it, don't discourage it!
In fact, we recommend encouraging this good behavior with
treats when appropriate--it may lead to less trouble at home as well as
healthier habits overall. If you can't figure out why and have more.
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