Difference between "Small Dog" and "Large Dog"

"crocobaura;c-18104700" wrote:
Big dog hogs the sofa and barks at the door when there are visitors.

That reminds me of my Black Labrador Retriever. Beautiful dog with a great personality; friendly, good with kids. But she was a sofa-Hog. I would sit on one side of the 'love seat' watching TV. I'm not one to move around to another seat, I just change my position. However, Brandy would get it in her mind, she wanted to sit where I was sitting. She would gently nudge me. until she would end up squeezing her 70 pounds behind me and steal my seat! I would eventually get up and take the opposite side. She would be content for awhile, but then the whole thing would start over until she was back where she started. This would go on all evening until I finally retired for the night. Hubby was in the Navy and he had Watch every so many nights. So, it was just the dog and me. If I dared to sleep in, since hubby wouldn't be home until regular time the next day, I'd get a similar treatment. First one large paw on the edge of the bed, followed by the second paw, then her head would rear up and I was pestered until I got up. I couldn't simply open the door to let her out. We lived on Stretch Island, in a single-width trailer and there was no fencing. I had to get up, dress, and leash her for a walk. There IS no sleeping-in in my life. LOL

To the OP, I don't play pets much anymore because they do take up a much-needed slot. But. I haven't experienced much of a difference beyond what's already been stated.