Dogs and people are quite different in many ways. However, we also present quite particular similarities. There are many people who go to the psychologist to improve their mood, to analyze their problems, to know what attitudes they must face and how to solve them. Many times, people go to the psychologist to explain those problems that they do not dare to explain to their relatives, or that even explaining them prefer to listen to a professional. Many other people go to the psychologist because they do not have people in their family environment, to whom they can explain their problems. As dogs feel that their owners are not only their relatives, but they are more than that. They feel that the members of the house are the ones who can help solve their problems. For this reason, dogs mostly decide to wrap themselves on you, since you are the only person they trust and they give you that confidence through a show of affection. Well, deep down, dogs are not so different from us.
Most people who have a dog at home know that their dogs love being with them. There are times that not only enjoy being with them, but on top of them. This is the case of the so-called lap dogs, those who love above all things to rest for a while on the legs of their owners, or on their feet. It is not only a pleasure that small dogs have, but this preference is given in all sizes of dogs, even in giants.
Why is it that a dog wants to sit on you? Many people doubt whether it is a demonstration of affection or if it has to do with a dominant way of being, as some coaches have claimed for many years.
Dogs like to sit on humans for different reasons, because if you have a dog at home, you should know what are the reasons why your dog may sit on you.
Because your dog loves you
Many dogs enjoy approaching with you or even on you, as it is a way to show affection towards the members of the house. But the dog also enjoys seeing that you also have affection for him, which is why he sits on you, to verify that you really do also have affection for him.
Because your dog is dominant
When your dog sits on you, especially if it is firm and determined rather than affectionate, it is because your dog is being dominant with you. It makes sense, since animals tend to be dominant beings and not only are, but are willing to prove it.
That your dog feels dominant is not always positive, especially if he does it with too much forcefulness, since there are dogs that, when they feel dominant, behave aggressively towards other dogs or people and that is always dangerous and should be avoided. Therefore, in this case, it is important that you do not reinforce his behavior and do not let him sit on you. If the behavior continues, consider consulting with an ethologist, that is, a canine behavior specialist.
Because your dog wants to console you
If your dog sits on you when you are sad, you are afraid, you are sick or angry, you will most likely do so because he wants you to feel better. Dogs are very intelligent and many of them are able to understand what your mood is at a given time.
Your dog feels identified with you
Pets feel very identified with their owners. Dogs are considered as another member of the family. If your dog casually sits on you when visitors come to your house or when there are other dogs near him, it is very likely that your dog will do it to mark you and tell others that you are HIS owner.
Because that's how your dog slept with his brothers
Your dog wants to sleep with those who are considered their relatives.
In short, if you have a companion animal, you must understand and respect their feelings. But the motivation when writing this post, is to make people think they have pets in their home. Well, people should keep in mind that dogs also have feelings and you have to know what their ways of acting are when it comes to showing their thoughts and feelings. If we understand it perfectly, it will surely be easier for us to understand our dog and we will have a much better time with him.
