Come on, where's my personal space? #facts

Come on, where's my personal space? Do you ever just want five minutes of privacy? You go to the bathroom, you close the door, and immediately the scratching begins. Or if you let him in, he just sits there staring at you. It feels awkward, maybe even a little clingy, but actually you are misunderstanding his mission. Animal behaviorists call this pack vulnerability. In the wild, doing your business is the most dangerous moment of the day. You are stationary. You are distracted and biologically you are defenseless. So when he follows you in there, he isn't being a creep. He is forming a defensive perimeter. He turns his back to you or watches the door because his instinct is screaming, "My human is down. I must cover the blind spots." He is acting as your personal secret service agent, ensuring no predator attacks you while your guard is down. That awkward stare, that is a security scan, so don't be annoyed. Thank your tiny bodyguard for having your back. So, next time you take them for a walk, keep an eye on them. It's all about repaying each other.