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I mentioned to Dunc the golden after he followed me into the bathroom , if you were human. (Original Post) Duncanpup Dec 2024 OP
... SheltieLover Dec 2024 #1
Every cat I have ever known did (and does) that same thing. Ocelot II Dec 2024 #2
That is so true. And it's a waste of time for me to close the doors in this apartment, because my cat can open every one Walleye Dec 2024 #4
Some time back, I was watching a video on cat behaviour that was a bit niyad Dec 2024 #5
Interesting, though it does not explain getting out of the shower and seeing this: Ocelot II Dec 2024 #6
Kitties puzzled/worried why their human is engaged in such peculiar behaviour.. niyad Dec 2024 #11
You are well protected Duncanpup Dec 2024 #13
😁 Duncanpup Dec 2024 #8
There are some assumptions that cats follow their owners into the bathroom and hangout,... magicarpet Dec 2024 #16
My dogs guard the bathroom door 😄 Luciferous Dec 2024 #3
My dog Diamond_Dog Dec 2024 #7
The other three are expendable Duncanpup Dec 2024 #9
.... your the one who keeps the doggie dish full on a timely basis.... magicarpet Dec 2024 #17
It's either because your dog loves you the most Ocelot II Dec 2024 #18
When I had the 2 dogs, Alex the Wonder Dog & Peanut, & the 2 cats irisblue Dec 2024 #10
Hilarious Duncanpup Dec 2024 #12
8 eyes staring at the floating bubbles & me could get a little weird irisblue Dec 2024 #19
My cat also follows me into the bathroom. I can't take a shower without him guarding me either 💙 TommieMommy Dec 2024 #14
So true Duncanpup Dec 2024 #15
Lifeguard cat. irisblue Dec 2024 #20
I had one that liked to curl round my legs as I stepped out of the shower Easterncedar Dec 2024 #23
Thank you for posting about Duncan cyclonefence Dec 2024 #21
Your posts brighten the day Easterncedar Dec 2024 #22

Ocelot II

(123,950 posts)
2. Every cat I have ever known did (and does) that same thing.
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 01:58 PM
Dec 2024

I think there's a cat rule that says no human may occupy a bathroom unless accompanied by at least one cat. There are claw marks along the bottom inside edge of one of my bathroom doors as a result of my having the nerve to want some privacy and closing the door. One of the cats learned how to work doorknobs as a result of desperately needing to watch me in the bathroom.

Walleye

(39,229 posts)
4. That is so true. And it's a waste of time for me to close the doors in this apartment, because my cat can open every one
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:07 PM
Dec 2024

niyad

(122,987 posts)
5. Some time back, I was watching a video on cat behaviour that was a bit
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:18 PM
Dec 2024

interesting. One of the behaviors discussed was about cats and their humans in the bathroom. According to the video, cats in the wild are vulnerable when needing to go, and if there is another cat with them, that cat will act as a guard. So when their human goes to the bathroom, the cats' instinctive behaviour is to guard. My guy comes in, plants himself directly in front of me, facing out, completely alert. Every single time.

(Note: I did not check the credentials of the person, so have no idea of their actual qualifications but did find the video interesting.)

magicarpet

(17,896 posts)
16. There are some assumptions that cats follow their owners into the bathroom and hangout,...
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:44 PM
Dec 2024

... because it is your most vulnerable point of being attacked in the wild and being looked upon as easy prey.

So the cats follow, hangout, and stand guard while you do your bathroom duties and chores. Ready to protect you should a wild beast attacker show up unannounced and catch you off guard.

I would imagine the same applies to dogs.

Diamond_Dog

(36,463 posts)
7. My dog
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:29 PM
Dec 2024

My dog guards ONLY ME when in the bathroom despite the other three humans living in the same house.

I don’t exactly know what that means …….

Ocelot II

(123,950 posts)
18. It's either because your dog loves you the most
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 03:01 PM
Dec 2024

or because your dog finds your bathroom activities the most interesting.

irisblue

(34,865 posts)
10. When I had the 2 dogs, Alex the Wonder Dog & Peanut, & the 2 cats
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:33 PM
Dec 2024

Mojo & Majik, bubble baths could get crowded.

TommieMommy

(1,738 posts)
14. My cat also follows me into the bathroom. I can't take a shower without him guarding me either 💙
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 02:36 PM
Dec 2024

Gotta love them for being our little protectors 😁💙💙💙💙

Easterncedar

(4,146 posts)
23. I had one that liked to curl round my legs as I stepped out of the shower
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 12:02 AM
Dec 2024

From the knees down I was suddenly turned full were-wolf. Very startling the first few times.

cyclonefence

(5,033 posts)
21. Thank you for posting about Duncan
Sat Dec 28, 2024, 05:03 PM
Dec 2024

It's the only thing lately that brings a smile to my face and reminds me that world hasn't ended. Not totally, anyway..

I love Duncanpup, and I will stand bail for him anytime he needs it.

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