We have all been there—setting rules for our pets, only to break them because they are just too cute to resist. From bedtime battles to vacation planning, these five signs reveal when your furry friend is secretly calling the shots.
Newsweek spoke to veterinarian Dr. Julie Hunt, who emphasized that there is nothing wrong with spoiling your pet—showering them with love is what makes your bond so special.
These signs simply show how deeply pets are woven into our routines and, in many cases, how they have cleverly helped orchestrate them.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that nearly 46 percent of Americans sleep with their pets, and younger generations are even more likely to do so.
Hunt, who works for Embrace Pet Insurance in Cleveland, Ohio, said that it is only right for pets to have the best sleeping location in your home. But, sometimes, being close to their owner means they are taking up more of the bed than the humans.
