Why do dogs lay by your feet?

Don’t pet your dog when he sits on your feet. You can teach him to do something else that you like better instead. Toss a treat for him and teach him to lie down a few feet away, for example. Make sure that you give him lots of praise for keeping his distance. If you have a very needy dog then it may take some time to teach this lesson because your dog thrives on being closer to you. Be patient. read more

To ensure your protection, dogs will also bark at guests, growl at other dogs when outside and pull on the leash while out for a walk. "There's a line of thinking that the dog is your scout. He sees himself as a member of the pack, and he wants to make sure everything is cool before you get there," Brent says. read more

Dogs in a pack would sleep close to each other although the leader of the pack, the alpha male would be separated from all the other dogs lower in rank. Nowadays, domesticated dogs no longer have to hunt for food and look for a place where they can bed down. read more