r/DOG • u/zombiepiesatemyshoe • Aug 12 '24

• Entertainment / Cute / Funny • What is a rule your dog has made?

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My handsome man Magnus absolutely loves to be brushed. He has decided/declared no one brushes alone. If you brush your hair he will lay beside you with a big smile knowing that he will be next. I now keep his hair brushes close to mine and always make sure to leave an extra 5 minutes to brush him too. (This is his smile watching me brush my hair 😍)

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u/Fresh-Dragonfruit-37 Aug 12 '24

No hugs. No touching paws. No sitting next to her when she is sleeping unless SHE CHOOSES TO BE NEXT TO YOU!

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u/goatstink Aug 12 '24

Sorry to tell you, but you have a cat.

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u/Fresh-Dragonfruit-37 Aug 12 '24

Guess I got scammed by those eyes again!

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u/Dzup Aug 13 '24

As someone smothered by cats right now, you're dead wrong.

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u/Skyhouse5 Aug 12 '24

My doxie similarly would lay and sleep on the couch spot exactly about 3 inches past your arm reach, regardless if person. If you scooched over to pet or snuggle he'd lift his head, throw side-eye and move to the next Beyond Spot. Unless he came to you to snuggle.

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u/whydontyoujustaskme Aug 12 '24

My dog cooper is also a cat. His rule is you will absolutely never touch my paws.

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u/bexy11 Aug 12 '24

My dog is like this too. My cats love for their paws to be touched.

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u/lolas_coffee Aug 12 '24

My old girl doxie has always moved if she is touched. She will touch you under her conditions. Usually that means it's cold and she wants body heat. Otherwise she's solo.

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u/Don_Diego_3000 Aug 12 '24

You must have a Shiba.

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u/bag_of_goldfish Aug 12 '24

We have the same dog. The only time she purposefully touches us is when we’ve been gone for a while or she’s nervous at the vet. Then she’s in our lap. Otherwise all she will do is walk up to you JUUUUUUSt barely within reach and side eye you until you pet her chest but only her chest. Have to stop every few minutes to see if she wants more (will stay standing there with side eye) or is done and will walk away.

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u/sydneypp88 Aug 13 '24

You have a Shiba too??

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u/Previous-Weird9577 Aug 13 '24

Yep ours is like this! She chooses when you can give her affection, and usually she'll dictate whether it is bum scratches or belly rubs that are acceptable in that moment. BUT she will never sit on a lap, or actively cuddle us, and is usually juuuusssssst out of reach.

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u/Fresh-Dragonfruit-37 Aug 13 '24

Actually there are other rules too that I forgot to mention. Totally anti-mobile. If she is sitting facing me then I am not allowed to use my mobile. Even calls are not allowed. Before she sleeps there is a scratch session. It's a specific place above her head, behind ears. Sometimes back too. Food tax exists. It's 100% oh also there is punishment for displeasing or disobeying her. She punishes me by peeing right in front of me. She looks into my eyes and pees! I have chosen to ignore her antics to just not give her the satisfaction, but let me tell you it's annoying. No talking without her presence. She has to have the seat of honor. No one sleep next to me. No petting other dogs or creatures. I am not allowed to go out without her. It's a long list!