When you love your furry friend so much, it’s sometimes hard to notice their flaws. But when your doggo jumps on your friends, knocks kids down out of excitement, barks at you when you’re clearly not into games and everything, and your catto has been scratching your bedroom doors and meowing every night for so long that you have forgotten the last time you had a good night’s sleep, you may have a teeny tiny bit of a problem.
You see, sometimes it happens that dogs and cats forget their hoomans have personal space. They'd be glued to you forever, if it was up to them. Both totally wholesome and slightly annoying, these incidents happen more often than you think.
Below we selected some of the funniest pictures of felines and canines shamelessly disrespecting their owner’s private space as if they had none to begin with. Scroll down, upvote your favorite ones and be sure to check out our previous features on pets with zero boundaries here and here.
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Taking A Bath, When I'm Home "Alone"
Personal Space? Nope. I'm A Cat Pillow
I Was Trying To Enjoy A Nice Bath, But
enjoying a nice bath is never complete without some fur and fur-bearer in it!
To find out more about why exactly some cats or dogs don’t respect their owners' privacy and what can be done about this, Bored Panda reached out to Yulia Popyk, a pet health and well being expert at Pet Cube. One of the key ways to tell if your dog or cat doesn't respect your privacy is if they have a tendency to follow you around everywhere you go in the house, Popyk said.
So beware if your dog is always underfoot, “it may be an indication that they don’t respect your need for personal space,” she warned.
“Another way to tell if your dog respects your privacy is if they are constantly trying to sneak into your bedroom or other private areas of the house. If your dog is always trying to sneak into your bedroom, it may be another indication,” Popyk noted.
I Found This Little Boy In The Countryside, Alone. Initially, He Was Scared, Now He Seems To Be Pretty Comfortable
My Girlfriend Was Brushing Her Teeth This Morning When A Monster Popped Out From Under The Sink
Desperate For Attention
The pet behavior expert says there may be more signs that a dog or a cat doesn’t respect your privacy. They are as follows: "They follow you around constantly, even into the bathroom; They want to be in your space all the time, even when you’re trying to sleep or work; They don’t give you any personal space, even when you’re eating or using the restroom; They try to jump on you or paw at you when you’re talking on the phone or working on the computer; They steal your things or intrude on your personal belongings; They beg for attention constantly and get upset when you don’t give them what they want.”
Hellooo. Plz Stop Working And Pet Me
Without Even Consulting Anyone, This Guy Unilaterally Decided To Stage An Intervention
She Can Invade My Personal Space But I Can't Look At Her
According to Popyk, more signs that your pet is not aware of your privacy are: They whine, bark, or meow excessively, especially when you’re trying to concentrate or relax; They scratch or bite you when you don’t pet them or give them attention; They steal your food or beg for table scraps constantly; They destroy your belongings or make a mess when they’re bored or left alone.
“If your dog or cat is exhibiting any of these behaviors, it may be time to talk to a vet online to ensure that your pet is respecting your privacy. Or learn how to train them!” Popyk said.
Layla Is Queen Of The Kittens. They Think She’s Their Own Personal Space Heater
Please just downvote and report. This just makes people more curious and draws attention to the comment. It also feeds trolls and who wants to give them any satisfaction. Enough downvotes can cause suspension and a lot will get them kicked off. No need to 'cover' as downvoting will bury it at the bottom anyway.
Load More Replies...Any chance Q.D. Was being sarcastic? I mean, this clearly isn’t a big cat, or am I missing something more?
The dog is the queen of kittens because the kittens love her
Load More Replies...Carrie Laughs, sorry, but stop bein such a party pooper! this is cute! stop poopin all over it! Screenshot...2e76b1.png
Get A Puppy They Said. You Won’t Be So Alone During Quarantine They Said. They Were Right
I Woke Up To My Cat Standing On My Chest Staring At Me
Training a dog or a cat to respect their owner’s boundaries largely depends on the individual dog or cat’s personality and behavior. “Some tips on how to train a dog or cat to respect their owner’s boundaries may include using positive reinforcement techniques such as rewarding the pet with treats or praise when they display desired behaviors, consistently enforcing rules and limits, and providing the pet with plenty of exercises and mental stimulation to help keep them calm and focused,” Popyk explained and added an example. “If the owner does not want the dog on the bed, then the dog should never be allowed on the bed, no matter what the circumstance.”
Cat Trees Aren’t Meant For Dogs
Say No To Personal Space
A Short Story Titled: Can I Get In The Bath With You, Please? Spoiler - I Got In
The good news is that it is indeed possible to train pets to have good manners. Popyk’s advice is to start with the basics like sit, stay, come, and down. “Once your pet has mastered these commands, you can begin to work on more advanced manners like not jumping on people, not begging at the table, and not counter surfing. Be patient and consistent with your training, and soon your pet will be the most well-mannered animal in the neighborhood.”
Apparently I'm Not Giving Him Enough Attention
Didn’t Lock The Door, Ended Up With Company In The Bathtub
My Dog Has No Sense Of Personal Space
According to the pet behavior expert at Pet Cube, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to train pets to have good manners will vary depending on the pet’s individual personality and behavior. However, as a trainer, you will have to be consistent with commands and rewards, use positive reinforcement techniques, and provide plenty of opportunities for the pet to practice good manners.
Every Bite You Take, Every Lunch You Make, Every Time You Bake, Every Piece Of Steak, I'll Be Watching You
Backseat Typer
You’re Going To Hear A Little Pawp
Trying To Get Some Work Done And This Little Guy Shows Up
What Is "Personal Space"
Who Needs Personal Space? Foster Kitty Settled In Literally Under My Nose And Fell Sound Asleep
She Texted Me “He Won’t Leave Me Alone”
Today We’re Learning About Personal Space
By “we” I mean “I” and by “learning about” I mean “accepting that it does not exist when fostering kittens”
You’re learning with a pet, you no longer have personal space. And you’ll love it!
I Need Some Space
Igor Has No Respect For Personal Space
Mum, How Dare You Go To The Bathroom Without Me
This Is What I See Each Time I'm About To Get Out Of The Shower
Got A New Cat Pencil For Finals
My Rescue Who Doesn’t Know What Personal Space Is
You Shut The Bathroom Door For Privacy? Guess I'll Watch Through The Window Then
My Cat Doesn’t Understand Personal Space
The Best Seat In The House
Funny how the big ones think they’re little, and the little ones think they’re big.
The Concept Of Personal Space In Our Household Has Shifted Even More With Our Second Dog
Adopted A Dog
No Such Thing As Personal Space
Extremely weird to see my exact slippers in the photo! I wish we had such a beautiful pussy cat right now to go with them
My Roommate's Dog Has No Sense Of Personal Space
But Mom, You’re Way More Comfier
This Is Zissou, My Gaming Buddy. He Invades My Personal Space While I Try To Shoot Stuff
They’re Working On This Personal Space Thing
Okay, Guys, This Is Too Close
“You Can’t Play Animal Crossing! I’m The Only Animal You Need”
Trying To Teach The Pups About Personal Space. It Isn’t Going Well
Traded My Personal Space For A House Rabbit
Personal Space Mena. We Talked About That
Dingle, if you hate animals, or dogs, so much why are you looking through these? Find something else to do. Stop being nasty.
Helping Me Wrap Christmas Presents
Excuse Me, I’m Trying To Read That Paper
Privacy And Personal Space Does Not Exist When You’re A Cat Mom
Get A King Bed They Said. You’ll Have More Space For The Animals
Looking At Some Birds Together With My Fur Collar
Cat Determined To Be On Keyboard Or In Keyboard Space. Solution, Put Keyboard On Cat. She Let Me Use The Keyboard For The Next Ten Minutes Like This
She Has No Concept Of Personal Space
New Puppy Doesn't Understand Personal Space
that face of absolute resignation! laughed harder than i should have.
How Do I Work From Home When This Happens
No Regard For Personal Space With This Big Derpy Boi
Bruce Does Not Understand Personal Space
Bruce: I overheard you said you were getting a dog bed, it's perfect, I love it so much thank you hooman
I Thought Working From Home Had Its Perks. And Then Came Figgy
Just Know, That Whenever I Post A Pretty Picture, Behind The Scenes Usually Looks A Whole Lot Like This
Our Hippo Doesn’t Give Me A Lot Of Personal Space
When You Tell The One With No Concept Of Personal Space To Sit
Dog Or Scarf? I Love It When Humans Work From Home
My Cat Doesn't Understand Personal Space
No Concept Of Personal Space
I Adopted A Seal-Dog With Personal Space Issues
Yogi Hates Personal Space
Oliver (1.5 Years Old) Has Always Been A Shoulder Riding Kitty With No Compression Of Personal Space
It's cute when he sits on my shoulder and watches me feed my daughter her bottles, it's just not as cute when I'm trying to pee.
Cat Doesn't Understand Personal Space
She Doesn’t Believe In The Concept Of Personal Space
Excuse Me?
Of you look closely it kinda looks like they're looking at you
It's National Dog Photography Day Today. So Here's One Of Mildred, Showing Me Who's A Boss
Haven't Pooped Alone Since I Got Her
I can not be behind closed door, my boy gets mental and he can open the doors...
She Is A Typical Great Dane - No Clue She Is Huge And Couldn't Care Less About Personal Space
Personal Space? What’s That?
No Such Thing As Personal Space When You Have Kids
She Loves Interrupting My Gameplay
What's Personal Space? Pshh, Who Needs That
Newly Adopted Big Boy Doesn’t Know What Personal Space Is
Wooahh for a second there I thought he was a floating head
Decided To Work Outside In The Sun, And This Is How He Sits
My Dog Doesn’t Believe In Personal Space
She Has No Sense Of Personal Space. Feels Like I Have A Horse Watching Me Bathe Every Day
Bogey Doesn't Really Understand "Personal Space"
Miku Doesn't Care About Personal Space
What Personal Space?
Blue steel, is there really more to life than being extremely goodlooking!
Personal Space, A Concept That Huskers Don't Quite Understand
I Get No Personal Space
Sunday Cuddles
These Girls Don’t Know Personal Space. Mocha In The First Picture And Bailey, The 10-Month Old Monster, In The 2nd
My Dog When I'm Not Giving Him Attention
When I Sleep In A Little On A Sunday And Breakfast Is Late
Mr. Wilson Does Not Care For Personal Space
When Your Brother Doesn’t Respect Personal Space
Meet Georgie, Our Sous Chef In Training And Invader Of Personal Space
Have A Nice Shower Mom
Derp Doesn't Care About Her Brother's Personal Space
Repeat After Me Milo: “Personal Space” Milo: “In Your Face?”
We Need To Talk. I Think The Ratio Of Working And Petting The Cats Is Way Off. So I'm Gonna Regularly Sit On The Keyboard To Balance Things Out A Bit Better
No Coloring Here, Sorry
A Whole House Of Space And This Idiot Sleeps Nose First Into A Pupper Poop Chute
I Just Moved My Workspace To The Living Room. Might Need To Speak To Someone About My “Coworker’s” Personal Space Issues
When Your Girl Has No Concept Of Personal Space
This Is LEGO. LEGO Doesn't Know Personal Space Exists
This Is Gus. Gus Has No Concept Of Personal Space
She Is Not Big On Personal Space
This Is Jaeger. He Loves Cuddles And Has No Concept Of Personal Space
When Mama Is Up Early And Trying To Enjoy Her Coffee. I Just Wanted To Remind Her That Us Bernese Mountain Dogs Are Clingy And Require A Crazy Amount Of Cuddles
Someone Doesn’t Understand The Concept Of Personal Space
Well I Guess Personal Space Is Not A Thing
My Cat Doesn't Know What "Personal Space" Means
My Human Keeps Talking About This Whole Personal Space Thing, But I Don’t Know What She Means By It
Perry Doesn't Know The Meaning Of Personal Space
These Pair Don’t Understand Personal Space. They Always Have To Investigate My Bath Time, But Hate It When It Comes To Theirs
Working From Home Has It's Challenges, Especially When The Dog Wants To Get The Cat's Prime Spot. He's Not Impressed
Move Over, Bailey. This Is My Seat. Mom, Help Me
My Dog Has Zero Concept Of Personal Space
Brothers Who Have No Sense Of Personal Space
This Is How A Standard Poodle Sits On You
Memphis Has No Concept Of Personal Space
No Such Thing As Personal Space With Maki
Winston Has Not Yet Mastered Personal Space
What’s Personal Space?
My Dog Has An Abundance Of Chew Toys And Yet She Uses Me
That One Friend Who Doesn't Understand Personal Space
Lesser dog from Undertale does exist! And he's just as adorable in real life!
Tucker Has Some Serious Personal Space Issues, Boogie Just Wanted To Get Some Sleep
Totally Understandable
Mom, I Need You
But Mum, Can’t You See? I Just Want To Be Close To You
Waiting In Line For Food. No Concept Of Personal Space
Yes. I'm not trying to be mean but there were so many comments about his comments that it almost made it not worth continuing on this thread. You guys let him take over and that's exactly what he wanted. That's only encouraging him. Downvote or report him but don't comment about him anymore.
Load More Replies...Animals don't know what personal space is because they have animal space. And animal space, is right up in your face!
Why even get a pet if you don't want them all over you all the time? :D
I was just thinking that it's too bad I didn't know about this before because I could have contributed my cat laying on my chest in front of my face while I'm at my computer
My cat came meowing and jumping on me while I was reading this XD, he has such a good timing
I thought this was supposed to be an animal post, then why are there so many human faces in the post??? BOOH, Bored Panda is not what it was anymore.
Yes. I'm not trying to be mean but there were so many comments about his comments that it almost made it not worth continuing on this thread. You guys let him take over and that's exactly what he wanted. That's only encouraging him. Downvote or report him but don't comment about him anymore.
Load More Replies...Animals don't know what personal space is because they have animal space. And animal space, is right up in your face!
Why even get a pet if you don't want them all over you all the time? :D
I was just thinking that it's too bad I didn't know about this before because I could have contributed my cat laying on my chest in front of my face while I'm at my computer
My cat came meowing and jumping on me while I was reading this XD, he has such a good timing
I thought this was supposed to be an animal post, then why are there so many human faces in the post??? BOOH, Bored Panda is not what it was anymore.