Golden retriever lying on a couch with a plush toy, featured in BarkBarrel’s blog “My Dog Runs This House (And Honestly, I'm Fine With It).”

My Dog Runs This House (And Honestly, I’m Fine With It)

Let’s be real — we like to think we’re in charge, but most of us are just paying rent in our dog’s house.

It starts with the bed. You bought them their own — soft, cozy, perfect. But where do they sleep? Right in the middle of yours, diagonally, with zero shame.
BarkBarrel Cozy Dog Bed

The couch? Claimed.
The good throw blanket? Also claimed.
The squeaky toy at 2 a.m.? Oh, that’s not going anywhere.
→ BarkBarrel Plush Squeak Toys

We’re not saying it’s a bad thing. Honestly, it’s kind of adorable.
Your dog deserves comfort, space, and the occasional puppuccino.
We just help make it happen.

That’s why we picked out stuff like washable beds, aesthetic bowls, and toys that don’t fall apart in 5 minutes.
→  BarkBarrel Anti-Choke Slow Feeder Bowl

If you're embracing the chaos of being a proud dog parent, you might as well go all in. Check out our blog on 5 Must-Have Essentials Every Dog Owner Needs in 2025 for the items that’ll make your dog’s takeover complete. Trust us—it’s worth upgrading their kingdom.

So go ahead — let them run the house.
You handle the bills.
They’ll handle the vibes.

👉 Want to see what else they’ll “accidentally” take over?
Check out our full Dog Essentials Collection or head to the BarkBarrel homepage to shop it all.

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