Some dogs really hate the rules. Weโve gathered 75 funniest photos of dogs who like to bend the rules to share with you today. Whether that means no sitting on the furniture or no begging for food, for a dog, these things are practically life or death.
Theyโll do whatever they can to find a loophole. And let us reassure you, when you use dog logic, there is pretty much always a loophole. It can result in some very hilarious situations when the humans realize what the pups are doing.
Although, honestly, itโs hard to get mad at a dog, even if they do sometimes cross the line. After all, they are just doing what dogs do best โ being dogs. At the end of the day, when they look back at you with those loving puppy-dog eyes, how could you not forgive them?
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Lauren Annesley
1. Just A Taste
Aegis is a quick eater and always finishes his food first. He knows he is not allowed to touch his brother Wulfgarโs dinner though, so instead, he just lays there staring and watching him eat. Technically, heโs not touching anything.
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return_of_itsy
2. Only The Paws
The mom was setting up a new nursery in the house for her baby. The dogs knew they werenโt permitted in the bedroom so they waited patiently by the door. Although, a few paws couldnโt hurt, right?
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marcyjo26
3. Lost Carrot
The pups arenโt allowed to go in their momโs home office. Although, thereโs just one minor problem. The one dog accidentally threw her carrot in there. Now she is slowly inching her way across the carpet hoping no one will notice.
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blh2
4. Back Seat Only
This is the face a dog makes when they know they arenโt allowed to sit up front. The pup tries its best to squeeze its head up there anyway though. It gets as close as possible to the front seat while still remaining in the back.
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cutestcactus
5. Noses Donโt Count
No chin on the table is the rule in this household. The dog has found an ingenious way to get around it though โ it just rests its nose up there. Itโs almost as good as a chin, but it abides by the terms set forth by the owner.
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Daily Doge
6. Kitchen Compromise
This pup always gets in the way when his owners are cooking. They had to ban him from the kitchen. Now, he sits on the top step instead so he can still watch them preparing their meals without annoying them.
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CannibalVegan
7. Couch Workaround
The couch is strictly for humans. No dogs are allowed to sit on it. Although, we suppose that doesnโt prohibit a dog from laying its head on the couch. As long as the paws and butt arenโt touching, itโs fine.
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Bored Panda
8. Taking Up Space
This dog has figured out a similar solution to the no sitting on the couch thing. If you check out his back legs, youโll see that technically, they are still on the floor. Heโs only leaning his body on the couch.
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corruptcake
9. Fallen Pillows
Also, when it comes to not sitting on couches, pillows are still fair game. They are only part of the couch if they are actually on the couch. As soon as they fall to the floor, it instantly becomes okay to sit on them.
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The_Sass
10. Confusing Rules
Itโs super important to explain the rules clearly too. Sometimes a dog thinks that leaving the front paws on the ground doesnโt count as couch sitting. This guilty guy looks at his owner questioningly to see their reaction to his new position.
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Jessica2590
11. Armrest Loophole
If you arenโt extremely specific about the regulations in your house, the pups will always find a loophole. For example, this dog isnโt sitting on the couch, only on the armrest. To her, it seems acceptable.
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calicojack1
12. Please Throw My Ball
This dog always jumps on the desk to get his owners attention while they are trying to work. Itโs a sign he wants his ball thrown to him. They forbid him from putting his paws up there, but he still wants his ball thrown, so this is his new solution.
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anonim1230
13. Politeness Strategy
Here we have another dog that isnโt allowed to be in the kitchen while his owners are eating. A dog can still watch though. Look how polite he is being sitting there quietly and calmly with his legs crossed. Maybe his owners will reward him.
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kayleeluke
14. Hiding In The Couch
Laying underneath the cushion of the couch gets around the no sitting on the couch rule. Officially speaking, she is inside the couch. Itโs just not quite as comfortable as normal. It is warmer though. The cushion can be used as a blanket.
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RainingDinosaurs
15. Lounging Around
Dogs must talk with each other. There are so many of them that have figured out the paws on the ground exception to the no dogs on the furniture rule. Splaying your body out across the cushions is not sitting.
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Bored Panda
16. Avoid The Eyes
Try to wrap your head around this little bit of dog logic. The dog isnโt allowed in the room but thinks that if she doesnโt make eye contact with her owner, she wonโt get yelled at and that itโs okay.
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sampattterson
17. Arbitrary Boundaries
The dog isnโt allowed in the kitchen while the humans are preparing dinner. She knows exactly where the line is though and sits as close as physically possible to it. The kitchen begins at the white tiles.
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Jamesev17
18. Sneaking A Peek
This pupโs family actually tried to shut the door to keep him out of the kitchen while they were eating. He is 12.5 years old though. He has learned a few tricks along the way, including cracking the door open just barely enough to look in.
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kittenkaboodle17
19. Finding A Way In
โI leave my daughter in the car seat while I shower so I can keep an eye on her,โ the mom explains. โMy corgi still loves her but we donโt allow him in the bathroom. Then when I get out of the shower I have to deal with shenanigans like this.โ
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banpeiSF
20. Backward Begging
The dog is not permitted to stare at her owners while they are eating. That would constitute begging, and begging is rude. Although, as long as she isnโt facing them directly, it doesnโt count.
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Dwarfgoat
21. Four Feet Technicality
This adorable pup has found a really clever way to bypass the no entering in the bedroom rule. If you look closely, youโll see that there are still two paws out in the hallway. Unless all four feet are inside the room, the rule is not violated.
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Protosynesis
22. Blanket Barrier
The dog is not allowed to sleep on the couch, but he saw his favorite blanket sitting up there folded up. He figured that if he laid on top of the blanket and not directly on the couch, it wouldnโt be considered disobedient.
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Dreadqueen_EN
23. Cooks Only
The kitchen is off-limits. If you arenโt a cook, stay out. Yes, the dogโs nose is over the line, but itโs just a nose. No one has ever been punished before for crossing a line with a nose.
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sydleismith
24. Dog On Her Throne
No dogs are allowed on the sofa. Itโs a standard rule in many households. However, after the kids threw some of the cushions on the ground, the pup immediately jumped on the opportunity and stared back at the owner triumphantly.
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iMau5
25. Hanging On
This funny dog found a pretty hilarious way to not lay on the couch while still basically being on the couch. He just clings onto his owner. Itโs a goofy position, but if heโs comfortable like that, then why not?
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Bombingofdresden
26. Nonchalant Begging
The dog knows that if she looks at her owner, itโs going to be considered begging. That would create an issue. However, a casual glance or two out of the corner of the eye isnโt a punishable offense.
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schweers
27. Half On Half Off
No dogs are permitted to sleep on the furniture of this household under any circumstances. The dog does his best to find the loopholes in the rule though. He has come up with some creative solutions.
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Biffjedidiah
28. Reaching For Popcorn
The dog isnโt allowed to reach onto the table with his head. Thatโs where the owners leave their food. He wants a piece of popcorn really bad though. He does his best to reach for it with his tongue but comes up just short.
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Reddit
29. Pet Entourage
None of the pets at this home are allowed to go in the garage. Although, they all still try anyway. The whole entourage of animals followed this man right to the door, including the cat.
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oversette
30. Hungry Pups
These cute pups arenโt supposed to watch when someone is eating. They still like to get up close and personal though. They just look at each other instead of directly at their owner.
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Karel Schmiedberger
31. Last Bite
No human food is the law of the land in this strict household. Although, just this once, the owner gave the dog a tiny morsel from her plate. She was absolutely ecstatic about it, even if it was just a little bite.
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Kelli Carstens
32. Stay Off The Mat
The dogs know they arenโt supposed to bother their mom while she is doing yoga, but they decided to rebel based on a small loophole. In reality, she only told them not to step on the yoga mat.
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ihopethisusernameisnttaken
33. Ottoman Isnโt A Couch
The owner told the dog she wasnโt allowed to get on the couch. No one ever said anything about the ottoman though. The dog quickly realized the mistake.
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Erica Balk
34. Exploring The World
He knows he canโt leave the patio or heโll get in trouble. However, he can squeeze part of his body through the gate to get slightly closer to the great unknown that exists on the other side.
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Anne Madag
35. People First
Humans get first dibs on the chairs in this living room. You can tell the dog is kind of upset about it. The toddler in the family stole his favorite seat.
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Brenda Foster
36. Privacy Laws
He knows that he isnโt allowed to enter the bathroom. However, he sneaks a snout in anyway. He probably thinks that his owner canโt see him, but in actuality, she is 100% aware of his invasion of privacy.
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yasrodriguez_
37. Dogs Up Front
This pup is blatantly disregarding the dogs in the back seat only rule. However, his owner lets him get away with it. Just this once though. Next time he will have to be punished.
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Tee Justh
38. Downstairs Dog
This beautiful black lab knows he isnโt allowed upstairs, but heโs figured out a way to cheat the system. He simply sits on the top step in the stairwell and rests his head up there. Hopefully, no one trips on him!
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stereopump
39. My Own Couch
This ownerโs dog kept violating the no dogs on the furniture rule. Finally, they came up with a better solution than trying to punish him. They bought him his own couch. Now, he happily sprawls out on it without a care in the world.
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Robyn Dieterle
40. Leaninโ
The dog isnโt allowed on the couch, so it leans instead. At the time of this photo, the pup had already been leaning like this for over five minutes. Itโs not as comfortable as sitting on the couch, but it doesnโt break any rules, at least.
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namboozle
41. Up To No Good
This mischievous dog isnโt allowed to sit on any furniture in the home. Only one chair is permitted to be used by him. This is not that chair.
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Jennifer Hall
42. Not Actually Sitting
Itโs true, almost half of these photos are different variations of dogs trying to sit on sofas they arenโt allowed on. However, thatโs just because sitting on sofas is such a fun activity. For most dogs, itโs the center of their universe.
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seannymurrs
43. Chillinโ
Yep, she is sitting on a couch she isnโt permitted to sit on. However, look how comfortable she is. She is so relaxed that she couldnโt care less about the rules right now.
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Vincent Bertone
44. Winning
โThe dog who is not allowed on the rug is betting on my lack of resolve,โ wrote the Twitter user. Then she clarified exactly what she meantโฆ โBetting and winning.โ
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cath8enn
45. Compromising Position
Sitting on the couch violates the laws of the house. However, does this position count? We arenโt entirely sure, but according to the dog, it doesnโt.
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Kelli Kevin Burgess
46. Rule Clarification
She is pretty sure that she is following the no dogs on the chair rule. However, sheโll have to ask the owner for clarification. Do three legs count, or does it have to be four? This dog needs to know.
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ananya_goenka
47. Cuddle Buddies
One good way to get some couch time in is by cuddling up next to your owner while they are sleeping. They might just let you stay there for a while as a reward for your love. That and the fact that they are too tired to care that youโre breaking the rules.
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Tee Justh
48. Kitchen Guard
The dog is not violating the no dogs in the kitchen rule. He is simply standing guard at the door making sure no one sneaks in to interrupt the cook. Of course, if you want to give him a taste of the meal as payment after, weโre sure he wouldnโt mind.
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bautraum
49. Deep Sleep
This pup figured that if he pretended like he was already asleep, his owners would let him be. He knows heโs not allowed on the couch, but whoโs going to bother a sleeping dog? That would just be mean.
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Patricia Cockerell
50. Slumber Party
Technically, they arenโt on the couch. Both of the dogs and the cat are passed out on top of their owner who is on the couch. He makes for a great bed to relax on.
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Addison Lindsey
51. Back Seat Blues
This dog does his best to squeeze his way into the front seat, but his owner and the other passenger in the car arenโt having it. They use the classic arm block move to prevent his daring attempt.
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Jade Peterson
52. Iโm Coming In
She knows she isnโt supposed to go in her momโs bedroom, but she canโt help it. She patiently waits by the door looking for her opportunity to rush in and break the rules. In the meantime, she remains right at the edge.
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felsiedev
53. Blanket Pillow
This guy loves sleeping on his ownerโs bed. However, he is only allowed up there if he stays on his blanket. What about when the blanket is folded though? What is a dog to do?
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Buster Ruffhouse
54. Testing Limits
The puppy is not allowed on the desk. He hates the rules so he tests his owner to see what he can get away with. He places a few paws up there and then waits to see the reaction.
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MrRogersRogers
55. Hide And Seek
There is nothing that dogs hate more than taking medicine. This pup has gone as far as to hide under the bed in an attempt to avoid taking the pills that the vet prescribed. Unfortunately, her legs poking out from under the covers gave away her hiding place.
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Melissa Palm
56. Lacking Strength
This little pup is named Hercules and the grin on his face has us cracking up. He isnโt allowed to get on the couch, but he still likes to plop his head up there anyway. If he was as strong as the real Hercules, he would never accept the annoying rule.
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Fat Tony
57. Pure Joy
See how happy this little pup is? Itโs because in this household, there are no rules. None. She is allowed to run all over the place wherever she wants and no one will ever tell her no. Itโs a dogโs dream life.
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Blaze Lightning
58. Yes Or No?
What do you think? Does this count as being on the furniture? The dog doesnโt think so, but the humans get the final say in the matter.
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Pugsly14
59. Caught In The Act
Thatโs a guilty face if we ever saw one. She thought that no one was going to pick up on the fact that her butt was on the sofa, but she got caught red-handed. Now sheโll have to deal with the consequences.
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60. Dog Brain
She is well aware of the rule regarding sleeping on the couch. However, as long as two of her feet are still touching the ground, itโs okay. Her thought process provides a rare insight into the mind of a dog, and itโs pretty funny.
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thoam
61. Check The Rule Book
Here we have another dog who knows about the feet on the ground exception to the sleeping on the couch rule. Doing things exactly by the books is just so boring. Itโs more fun to push the limits of what is allowed.
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Tony Hals
62. Lap Dog
The human has dibs on this half of the sofa. The dog knows he is only allowed to sit on the other side. However, if he is partially on top of his owner, he isnโt technically touching it.
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Name
63. Donโt Tell The Pug
Do you notice anything odd about this photo? The dog is way too big for the bed (itโs because itโs the pugโs bed). She knows she isnโt allowed to use it, but doesnโt care.
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Jacquie Saunders
64. Blatant Violation
This beautiful husky puppy knows the rulesโ no dogs on the couch. However, she is not okay with it. She is daring someone to try and make her move.
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Huskymom
65. Downward Dog
Most dogs put their two back legs on the ground to avoid being โon the couchโ. However, this creative fellow has taken a different approach. He used his two front legs instead. It makes him look like heโs doing yoga.
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Morgan Peterson
66. Not Begging
The two rule-breakers stand right by the dog cookie jar and pretend like they arenโt begging when they clearly are. They avoid eye contact with the owner so they donโt have to take responsibility for their actions.
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Katie Lavenburg
67. Fluffy And Disobedient
Can you see the blanket in the background off to the side? That is where the dog is supposed to be. Otherwise, the fluffy pup gets hair all over the bed.
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Megan Collette
68. Sleeping On The Rug
He is an outside dog, but he is allowed in the house under one condition โ he sits on his rug. The naughty dog has decided to bend the rules a little bit. Hopefully, his misbehavior doesnโt land him back in the dog house.
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Mat Hunter
69. Kids Allow It
The parents donโt let the dog sit on the couch. The dog knows they can get away with more though when itโs just the kids at home. He sits on the kid while the kid sits on the couch.
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Tessa
70. Thinking Of Food
This is what not begging looks like. The dog is playing it cool over on the couch. Based on the dogโs gaze though, itโs still very apparent what is on her mind.
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Jess Gore
71. Playtime
This pup was really depressed that his owner didnโt have time to play fetch with him. He figured he would just sit there looking sad and upset until they gave in. When youโre a dog, playtime is all the time and waiting is not an option.
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Mario Bailey
72. Donโt Worry, Iโm On It
The owner told the dog to stay on her blanket. This is what staying on the blanket looks like. Itโs a pretty loose interpretation of the rule.
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Walter Simpson
73. Broken Fence
She has to remain in the yard at all times, but what she really wants to do is run around the neighborhood. This is her compromise. She fits her head through a hole in the fence so she can peer out the other side.
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Khoda Fitzgerald
74. Chair Ownership
This majestic Great Dane has staked his claim in the living room. Itโs his chair now. All the treats in the world arenโt going to change the pupโs mind. The humans are just going to have to get used to sitting on the floor now.
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Timothy Raffety
75. Best Of Both Worlds
No food on the couch! That is the rule. The dog is well aware, but the couch is so comfortable and the bone is so tasty. She does her best to eat it without letting it touch the cushions.
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Ashley Roberts
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