It’s adorable when your pets cuddle up beside you on the bed and the cuteness overload can make you forget all the problems in the world. However, some pets are a bit more greedy and just looove 'stealing' their owners’ spots on the bed, claiming them as their own.
Scroll down and check out Bored Panda’s collection of the most hilarious and adorable photos of bed-stealing cats and dogs whose owners couldn’t help but post pictures of them online. Remember to upvote your faves and let us know in the comments if your pet is a bed-stealing derp or floof, too! And be sure to scroll down for our interview with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
If you’ve ever wondered why doggos and cattos do this, there are a few possible reasons for that kind of behavior. Wag reports that some dogs can do this for negative reasons like disrespect and dominance while others steal your spot because they want to show you how much they love you and how loyal they are to you.
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My Cat Wuffy Waits Until My Daughter Has Left For School Before Crawling Under Her Blanket And Putting Herself To Bed
And This Is Why I Never Leap On To The Bed Without Checking First
My mum's cat was completely black with yellow eyes, who loved sleeping on the sofa in the living room. Only problem, the sofas are black. Too many guests went to sit down with one of us freaking out because the 'fur pillow' was actually a really grumpy cat. Oh I miss him.
Found My 12yr Old Pup On My Bed. It's Been A Couple Years Since She Was Able To Get Up There, No Idea How She Did It. With Her Favorite Toy Too! Don't Have The Heart To Kick Her Off
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers told Bored Panda that since dogs don't have a moral compass, it isn't possible for them to "steal" anything, much less their owners' spots. "Dogs will be dogs and they will do what dogs do. As a species that primarily ‘sees' the world through its nose, a spot on the sofa is probably very comforting because it smells of its owner."
A member of the APDT committee pointed out that if an owner doesn't want their dog on the bed or furniture, then they should teach the dog what they do want: "Which is usually for the dog to go to a mat or to his own bed."
The committee member also said there is no need for owners to be 'strict' with their dogs when they are being "kind, fair, and consistent in their training."
He Only Gets Up On The Bed When My Fiancé Is Working. This Is How I Woke Up From A Nap
My Cat Sitting Like A Person In Bed
Forgot My Wife Was Away - Rolled Over In Bed To See This
If your dog is growling at you or roughly nudging you to get you to move, then there might be a problem. But if your doggo takes your spot when you leave and then moves when you come back, it’s a sign of respect because they’re saving your spot.
Cats and dogs also feel closer to you when they’re in a spot that smells strongly of you.
However, your dog might not respect you as “the leader of the pack” if it constantly takes your favorite spot on the bed or the couch. Are they trying to challenge your authority? Could be.
Trying To Enjoy My Coffee And Cuddles With Boyfriend, Dog Starts Nudging And Yipping Until I Move. Immediately Takes My Spot And Gives Me This Look
I Left Home For The Military A Few Months Ago And My Dad Took A Pic Of My Dog Sleeping On My Bed
Just Checked Into My Hotel Room And Found An Intruder On My Bed! Best Hotel Ever
Or they could be trying to get your attention and expressing their warm and fuzzy feelings for you. Animal emotions are complex and a lot depends on each particular case.
If you don’t want your pet 'stealing' your spot, they have to know that you’re in charge and that you wear the pants in the family.
You can start by teaching them basic commands like “move” (or “please, please, please, you goofball, get out of my bed, I have nowhere else to sleep”). In other words, setting limits is key. Obviously, this works far better with dogs than with cats. What’s more, if your pet has its own cozy place to relax, it won’t be as likely to steal yours.
Left For Work, Forgot Phone. 10 Minutes Later, And This Bitch Is Already In Bed With My Boyfriend
Same woman so don't worry, time will be when he has to take her out to do her business and then feed her and then business again and then for that walk and then another nap. To get back at him and her leave a list of things that need to be done and while out to be picked up like groceries and fix dinner before you get home and a bone for his lady friend.
Had To Leave My Dog With My Parents While I Relocate Out Of State, My Mom Sent Me This. Later That Day I Got A Message Saying My Dad Overslept Because He Thought My Mom Was Still In Bed
When Your Human Works Nights But You Love Him So You Go Back To Bed Every Morning When He Gets Home
I have a king size bed. I sleep on one side, my husband on the other and my dog right against my back. I love it. She stays there all night too. Best security "blanket" ever
I sleep w 3 of my dogs the 4th sleeps on his bed on the floor next to us. They take up so much space a reattached my daughters co sleeper from when she was a baby so my husband and I have room to move. It's the best thing ever.
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My Cat Is In Love With My Boyfriend. She Glares Every Time I Try To Sit Next To Him. He Didn't Believe Me, So I Took A Picture
Looks at her mean but when he looks up *starts having angelic eyes
Last Night, My Cat Merlin Was On My Husband's Side Of He Bed. He Told Me To Take Care Of It, So I Did. Sweet Dreams Little Kitty
Every Night At Around 9 My Cat Tucks Himself In And Waits
Went To Shower, Bed Was Made. Came Out To This
Sometimes You Can't Go To Bed Because It's Just All Cats
Woke Up This Morning To This And I Have To Say, My Wife Looks A Lot Different Without Make Up
Husband Wasn’t Out Of Bed For 30 Seconds When This Pup Stole His Spot And Promptly Started Snoring
Came Back To Bed To Find This Girl Stole My Boyfriend
Forgot To Turn The Heating On In The Morning, Came Home To This
My Dog Stole My Spot On The Bed Then Made This Face. Jerk
A Tucked In Kitty Stole My Spot In Bed
How My Dog Looks At Me When He's In Bed With My Wife. Same Look Every Time
I Want To Go To Bed.. But I Just Can't Bring Myself To Move Them
Should I Be Worried About This?
Go To Bed To Find It Already Occupied. Who Is The Boss In This House? Not Me
The Look He Gives Me When He Takes My Spot In Bed
Our Pets Arrange Themselves Around My Girlfriend And I Like This Almost Every Night
I Think My Dog Is Bigger Than My Boyfriend
She Jumps Into My Bed And Goes Right For My Pillow Every Night. And It's Adorable
If I Don't Make It To Bed On Time, I Don't Get A Spot To Sleep
"I Don't Want A Big Dog!" "That Dog Is Not Coming In The House!" "That Dog Better Not Get In Our Bed!" - My Wife
Hmmpff... Typical! I Get The Tiny Spot On The Bed
My Dog Ran Around The House 20 Times At Top Speed... Then Jumped Into My Bed And Fell Asleep Like This Within 30 Seconds
Walked In On My Boyfriend In Bed With Some Girl
My Dog Takes My Girlfriend's Spot When She Leaves For Work. This Is What I Woke Up To Today
He Stole My Place In Bed And Looked As Though I Was Disturbing Him
I Feel Like I'm Interrupting Something Here
Stole My Spot When I Took A Phone Call And Looks Real Smug About It
Don't Mind Me, I Guess
Every Morning When I Get Up, My Dog Immediately Steals My Spot On The Bed Then Gives Me This Look When I Want To Move Him To Go Back To Bed
I Think My Dog Stole My Boyfriend And My Bed Spot From Me
Got Up At 1am For Water And He Steals My Spot, Pillow And All
Heckin’ Stole My Spot
What My Bed Looks Like In The Mornings
I'm Snuggled In Too Deep To Be Removed From The Bed Now. You May Sleep On The Sofa Human
This Is The Family! Also This Photo Shows Why I Need To Be The First To Get Into Bed
FRIDGE NEXT TO BED!!!!!!......Although maybe a necessity rather than a choice :(
Go Ahead And Make Yourself Comfortable, Lilly
Our Pup Stole My Spot In The Bed. Didn't Have The Heart To Kick Him Out
She’s Keeping My Spot Warm Right? So She Will Move If I Ask, Right? Emily?
Caught My Wife In Bed With My Best Friend
Rule Breaking Dog - Parents Go On Vacation With One Rule: "Don't Sleep On Dad's Pillow." Two Hours Later. Rebel
No Space
I Walk Into The Bedroom And I See Kattie Being The Little Spoon. There Is No Room For Me
Caught My Wife With The Cat This Morning
When he was 6mnths we used to put him between us in bed to get a sleep-in on Sundays, he'd snuggle down and drift off snoring. We used to look at each other and say "We're not making a habit of this!" Now he's seven and we take every hot-dog-in-a-bun cuddle we can get while we still have time. And we still say "We're not making a habit of this!" WP_2016111...57627f.jpg 
I still cannot figure out how EXACTLY a 17 pound miniature schnauzer can take up 3/4 of a queen sized bed every single night. I am now used to sleep on the edge of the bed.
How can two 4 pound Chihuahaus sleeping in the center of a queen size bed push my husband and me to the edge? They both lay on their sides, stretch out their legs and start pushing us to the very edge. Now that Puppy (18 yr old) is gone, I still like being pushed out.
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These pictures are so adorable. It's awesome to see how attached pets get to their owners.
'Until you have been loved by an animal, you will never truly understand unconditional love.'
Not a fan of dogs in the bed, or any furnishings. So I'll just enjoy these photos belonging to others .
My wish for Bored Panda - please don’t put statements at the end about the post being shortened. It is disappointing to realize I have missed out on some wonderful photographs. Why can’t the entire post remain?
The point of that statement is so you can click on it and see the rest -- far better than it used to be when the rest of the pictures were completely inaccessible.
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My cat does this every single day the moment I leave for work and everyday when I get home there’s where I find her. At least she keeps it warm for me
I used to have two cats - had to rehome one when I moved - but they loved to take over my bed. Unfortunately they liked to tinkle on it as well, so during the day I had to cover it with cardboard.
Many of these look staged. Animals can't possibly cover themselves perfectly as some of these show. Obviously, the real ones are great.
Wrong. My pit will move and bunch the blankets up until she gets them the way she wants them., then slides under them.
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When he was 6mnths we used to put him between us in bed to get a sleep-in on Sundays, he'd snuggle down and drift off snoring. We used to look at each other and say "We're not making a habit of this!" Now he's seven and we take every hot-dog-in-a-bun cuddle we can get while we still have time. And we still say "We're not making a habit of this!" WP_2016111...57627f.jpg
I still cannot figure out how EXACTLY a 17 pound miniature schnauzer can take up 3/4 of a queen sized bed every single night. I am now used to sleep on the edge of the bed.
How can two 4 pound Chihuahaus sleeping in the center of a queen size bed push my husband and me to the edge? They both lay on their sides, stretch out their legs and start pushing us to the very edge. Now that Puppy (18 yr old) is gone, I still like being pushed out.
Load More Replies... These pictures are so adorable. It's awesome to see how attached pets get to their owners.
'Until you have been loved by an animal, you will never truly understand unconditional love.'
Not a fan of dogs in the bed, or any furnishings. So I'll just enjoy these photos belonging to others .
My wish for Bored Panda - please don’t put statements at the end about the post being shortened. It is disappointing to realize I have missed out on some wonderful photographs. Why can’t the entire post remain?
The point of that statement is so you can click on it and see the rest -- far better than it used to be when the rest of the pictures were completely inaccessible.
Load More Replies... My cat does this every single day the moment I leave for work and everyday when I get home there’s where I find her. At least she keeps it warm for me
I used to have two cats - had to rehome one when I moved - but they loved to take over my bed. Unfortunately they liked to tinkle on it as well, so during the day I had to cover it with cardboard.
Many of these look staged. Animals can't possibly cover themselves perfectly as some of these show. Obviously, the real ones are great.
Wrong. My pit will move and bunch the blankets up until she gets them the way she wants them., then slides under them.
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