There’s something so comforting about having your dog curl up, snuggle, or drape themselves over you. Even when it’s not all that convenient, having your dog treat you as their safe place is undeniably special. So it can be a point of contention between couples when a canine family member is showing favoritism towards one person, leaving many to ask why does my dog sleep on me and not my husband? It might be tempting to simply assert that your dog prefers your company to your husband’s, but it’s often not quite that straightforward. In fact, we’re going to take a look at 10 possible reasons why a dog may choose one half of a couple over another, and discuss why your husband shouldn’t necessarily feel rejected, or try to upset the status quo. The 10 Reasons Your Dog Sleeps on You and Not Your Husband 1. You are the primary caregiver. Even in the most equal of households, it’s normal for there to be one person who tends to do more of the feeding, walking, letting out to the toilet etc. If that person is you, then there’s a good chance that your dog will see you in more of a maternal role (whether you are male, female, or anything in between). Your dog almost certainly loves your husband just as much, but your differing roles and actions will impact how your dog sees and interacts with you. Image Credit: ORION PRODUCTION, Shutterstock 2. You have a more calm energy. Some people naturally exude a calming energy on those around them, while others are more on edge, nervous, or energetic. Perhaps your husband is ‘the fun one’ that plays, wrestles, and throws the ball, while you are the person who makes your dog feel settled and sleepy. 3. You smell better. To your dog at least. Dogs experience so much of their world through their sense of smell, with scents and pheromones having a huge impact on their mood, behavior, and experience. You might have a natural scent, wear a perfume, or work with something that smells good to your dog, or creates a sense of calm and wellbeing, so it’s only natural that they would want to snuggle up to you. 4. They smell worse. No judgment here! If your husband spends the day with chemicals, animals, or anything else that might be unpleasant to your dog’s sensitive olfactory senses, they are going to be less inclined to cuddle up and fall asleep with them. This could also include a cologne, body spray, or deodorant that might smell great to us, but repel your dog. Image Credit: PixieMe, Shutterstock 5. Your routines are in sync. Dogs are creatures of habit and take comfort in having a routine. If your bedtime, tv time, or relaxing times are more consistent, your dog may prefer to schedule their naps to coincide with your timetable. 6. You give them more attention and affection. If you are constantly stroking your dog, tickling their ears, or rubbing their belly, this sort of attention will not go unnoticed. When a dog’s basic needs of food, shelter, and safety have been provided, the next thing they will be on the lookout for is pleasure and company. If you are able to provide both, then you will be the one they gravitate towards. 7. Your position in the ‘pack’. Although the idea of the canine dominance hierarchy is not as widely accepted as it used to be, we still recognize that there are specific roles and relationships within a pack that will impact how individuals will interact with one another. For example, a dog that has more of a leadership role is unlikely to find itself at the bottom of the sleeping pile, while a youngster is not going to be taking the top spot. If your husband is seen by your dog as a stronger leader, your dog may not feel that it is appropriate to sleep on top of them. This doesn’t mean that sleeping on you is a sign of disrespect, just that they may see you more as a nurturer than a leader. Image Credit: Vitaliy Abbasov, Shutterstock 8. You are under their protection. As mentioned above, dogs tend to fulfill different roles within their pack or family group, and one of those is of guard or protector. If your dog has taken on this sort of responsibility in your home, they may simply be affording you their top level of defense. This could be because they see you as being of higher value than your husband, or in need of a greater level of protection – we’ll leave that to you to figure out! 9. You spoil them. Admit it: are you sneaking your dog extra treats in exchange for affection? There’s no shame in it, unless your pampered pooch is packing on the extra pounds. If you are seen as the ‘soft touch’ in the house, your dog is obviously going to want to stay close, and that includes falling asleep on you too. 10. You move around less. Perhaps you tend to stay settled in one place, make fewer trips to the bathroom or kitchen, or fidget less, allowing your dog to stay comfortable and sleep. It doesn’t take long for dogs to work out whose lap gives them a better quality snooze! How Can I Get My Dog To Sleep On My Husband More? If you’re wanting to encourage your dog to spend more time snoozing on your significant other, whether it’s because they are feeling neglected or you want a break from constantly being under your dog, there are some things you can do to make this happen. However, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. Changing your dog’s routine and relationships within the home can be stressful, especially if we change the rules frequently. If your husband would like to have more snuggle time with your dog, the simplest way to approach this is to look at the 10 reasons above, and see which ones you might tweak in their favor. You won’t be able to manipulate them all, but there are some that your husband can work on. For example, they can: Become the primary caregiver – if they aren’t doing much of the day-to-day canine care, they can make a point of taking over some of these responsibilities. You might divide them into morning and evening feeding roles, or have one person in charge of meals while the other takes care of walks. Become more calm and still – this might not be as easy as it sounds, but it also might benefit them in more ways than one! Get them to take some time out each day to properly relax, practice mindfulness or meditation, put down their phone, and focus on sitting still. Be more attentive – when the dog is with them, make sure they are being generous with their affection, always keeping one hand stroking them. Hit the shower – whether it’s something they might be exposed to at work, or an objectionable aftershave, a thorough wash with plain soap might increase their nose-appeal. Take over as treat giver – we don’t want to overload your dog with snacks, so if you would like your husband to enjoy more time with your sleeping dog, allow him to be the main provider of treats for a while. Image Credit: asia.marangio, Shutterstock Final Thoughts If your dog sleeps on you and not your husband, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they prefer you over him (although it might!). Most of the time it is a reflection of the different roles and relationships you have in the home, the way in which you interact and relax with your dog, and the vibes you give off when your dog is ready for a nap. You shouldn’t force your dog to do anything that will cause them stress or worry, and if you’re happy to have them sleeping on you, then enjoy the warmth and affection. But if your husband is feeling left out in the cold, or you are needing a break, you can try some of the changes above to encourage your dog to see your husband as a soft place to sleep as well. Featured Image Credit: Elena Shvetsova, Shutterstock The post Why Does My Dog Sleep On Me And Not My Husband? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons appeared first on PangoVet.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had a tough week. First, he took a beating from his vice presidential opponent, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio). Then, newspapers started to feel a little weird not talking about all the lies he tells. And then his own party started to doubt the pick. We already talked about the debate, so let’s get to the newspapers. These guys have done everything they can to call Walz’s mounting lies anything but, but they’re running out of words to describe “lying” without saying that word. The day before his disastrous debate, Axios predicted Vance would “go after Walz for repeatedly misstating parts of his personal story” and for “his statements that gave the false impression that he and his wife had used” IVF. The day of, CNN released a fact-check following up on the Washington Free Beacon’s report that he was nowhere near China during the Tiananmen Square massacre. The moderators gave him a chance to explain himself. Then they gave him a second chance. He was not able to — and the worry began to spread. It all comes down to the type of campaign they’ve decided to run: 'Bunker Strategy: The Sequel,' without COVID as cover. Here was a man the Democrats had hired to check all the boxes the modern Democratic Party whiffs on: A Midwestern man with honorable military experience and an everyman appeal but who can also be vulnerable on matters such as IVF. His repeated lies about his military service and the fertility treatments his family pursued wrecked this storybook so badly that, far from campaign centerpieces, they’ve become campaign weak points, vulnerable to “Republican pouncing.” These days, they rarely even earn a mention in the Harris-Walz campaign. Democrats warily eyeing Pennsylvania voters can’t be pleased. After all, they passed over the Keystone State’s popular Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, to name Walz. The D.C. rumor is that the campaign worried Shapiro’s Jewish religion would hurt with all those Islamist voters in Michigan. That decision may have won her a couple of official activist endorsements, but with Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon and Harris and the White House’s steadfast support for the Jewish state, that support may fail to materialize on the ground. Former President Donald Trump is leading with Arab voters by four points, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Arab-American Institute. No good in Pennsylvania, no good with Muslim voters. And now the leaks begin. “Key members of Harris’ circle weren’t aware of some of Walz’s inaccurate statements until they became public, despite the vetting process,” Politico reported Thursday. “Walz says he ‘speaks like everybody else.’ And it’s not working for the campaign,” read the even cattier headline. The writing tries to cover for that cattiness, surpassing even Axios in its euphemisms for lying. “Tim Walz has a problem misspeaking,” reads the lead, before going into the “growing number of inaccurate statements — and at times embellishments — about his past.” When trying to figure out what this is all about, it’s worth remembering that Politico ain’t the New York Times. Its influence on the powerful is real, but that influence reaches from Fairfax all the way to Montgomery County. No, this is a cover-your-rear leak from campaign staff stuffing “I knew all alongs” into their back pockets for when the blame game begins. And it’s also a finger-pointing leak: directly at former Attorney General Eric Holder, who was charged with vetting the vice presidential candidates. This is all his fault. After all, the blame could never fall on the Hamas-loving staffers who thought Shapiro just was a little too Jewish, right? When Trump named Vance as his running mate, the junior senator from Ohio experienced negative leaks as well. But those were different. They were clearly from the different power centers of the campaign, jealously undermining the wunderkind. With each of his successes, they faded, and by now they have long been silent. If he’d screwed up Tuesday, you might have heard their return. His advocates, such as Don Jr., were certainly elated at Tuesday’s vindication. The same just doesn’t hold for the Democrats. The reality is that it all comes down to the type of campaign they’ve decided to run: “Bunker Strategy: The Sequel,” without COVID as cover. It’s positively Orwellian to run a coup on the incumbent and pick someone virtually no one had faith in as the nominee, relying on media partners to paint her as an impressive and historical figure while you wall her and her running mate off in the gardens. Like all crazy plans, if it works they’ll look crazy like a fox. But if not, you’ll see career executions to make Robby Mook blush. So enjoy the leaks. This is just the beginning. Blaze News: Harris allies are realizing Tim Walz's trouble with the truth is a major liability Blaze News: Biden trips over words, stares vacantly during WH briefing that erupts into mayhem — Jean-Pierre steps in to rescue Sign up for Bedford’s newsletter Sign up to get Blaze Media senior politics editor Christopher Bedford's newsletter.

Is Metaphor ReFantazio on Game Pass? Some of Atlus’ most successful games have launched on Microsoft’s subscription service, including Persona 5 Royal and more recently Persona 3 Reload. It’s unsurprising, then, that the studio’s latest turn-based RPG, Metaphor ReFantazio, could also expected to make an appearance. The love child of multiple Atlus IPs, including the mainline Shin Megami Tensei games, Persona, and Digital Devil Saga, Metaphor ReFantazio looks to synthesize the best the studio has to offer into its grandest adventure yet. This bold new RPG marks a departure from the schoolyard antics we’re used to in Atlus’ most popular releases, plonking us in the middle of a fierce post-medieval election campaign for the crown. To find out if Metaphor will take its place on the Game Pass throne, read on. Continue reading Is Metaphor ReFantazio on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio release date, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs

Another incredible Steam Deck bundle just dropped, thanks to Humble. This time you can get seven twin-stick indie games for just $12, a huge saving of $117 compared to their MSRP. The Steam Deck is one of the best handheld gaming PCs, and it shines brightest when playing indie titles that almost feel like they were designed with the console in mind. Every game in this Twin Stick 'Em Up bundle plays great on the Deck, even if Valve's rating doesn't reflect this situation. Continue reading Save an enormous $117 on these seven great Steam Deck games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge For several years now, it’s been possible to personalize your iPhone screen by creating your own icons, mostly by using Apple’s built-in Shortcuts app (and we have instructions for doing just that). But if you want to do a little customization in a short amount of time, a new feature in iOS 18 lets you tweak the color of your app icons in a matter of moments. Here’s how. On your iPhone homescreen: Long-press somewhere on the background so that the icons start to do their little jiggle dance. You’ll see an Edit button in the top-left corner; tap it, and then select Customize. Screenshot: Apple A pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen lets you change the look of your app icons. Screenshot:... Continue reading…

The Caper Cart. | Image: Instacart If you always have trouble finding that specific pasta sauce like I do, there’s a smart grocery shopping cart that can map it out for you. Instacart’s Caper Cart, which has a touchscreen and payment terminal up front where you’d normally seat your toddler or play Jenga with your produce, now has a new store map system that can help navigate you to products you’re looking for, on-sale items, and even send you on fetch quests that can land you savings. And there’s ads on them, too. The Caper Carts have been in limited operation in select grocery stores for several years; when you drop in products, the cart automatically tallies them up on the screen (except for specific types of produce) thanks to several cameras, sensors, and a scale... Continue reading…

With Samsung releasing its smart ring, rumors about Apple developing its own health accessory started to float on the web. In February, ET News said Apple was also readying its own competitor. According to the publication, Cupertino was “steadily applying for patents” as it aimed to grow into the digital healthcare market. While an industry insider told the publication the Apple smart ring release was "imminent," it wasn't true. A few days later, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the Apple Ring was just an idea, like the Apple Glasses. Now, in his Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple "isn't actively developing a ring and has no plans to launch one." The main reason is that this accessory could detract sales from the Apple Watch. With that in mind, Apple has "no reason to cannibalize a product that still has room to grow." If Apple releases a smart ring, I'll be first in line Image source: José Adorno for BGR I’m an avid Apple Watch user. I started with Apple Watch Series 3, but it was only around Series 5 that I started working out daily with it. With my long companion Series 6, I learned how to run properly thanks to Gentler Streak, which, for almost a year now, makes me sleep with the Watch to register my sleep routine and discover if I’m ready for another day of exercise. With that, I’m always wearing my Apple Watch. That suntan on my wrist doesn’t let me lie. Still, with rumors about an Apple Ring, I could see myself wearing it to improve my sleep metrics and even give myself a break from the Watch. Sometimes, I just want to wear a regular watch, not receive any notification, but still count my steps or progress on my Activity Rings. With an Apple Ring, I could use this device paired with my iPhone but avoid all that annoyance. However, Apple might find this use case a way for its consumers to forget about the Watch and focus on this accessory, which would likely be less expensive than a Watch. Wrap up Even though the Apple Ring doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon, Apple hasn't scrapped this idea. BGR will keep following the latest rumors, and we'll let you know once we learn more about this future accessory. Don't Miss: Apple Glasses, smart ring, and AirPods with camera: Absurd products that Apple actually worked on The post Report claims Apple currently has no plans to release its hotly anticipated smart ring appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Echo Dot deals for Fall Prime Day 2024 Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $189 Apple Watch SE, Philips OneBlade 360, Crest 3D Whitestrips, more Best Fire TV Stick deals for October Prime Day 2024 Best Apple Watch deals for October Prime Day 2024

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