A dog hilariously and reluctantly gives up its spot on the couch in an adorable standoff. This sweet pup did not want to move from its comfortable position, but eventually, the dog gave in and moved. Check out the video for this laugh-out-loud standoff between a man and his best friend.

All animals have unique habits and quirks. Sure, some may appear similar, but when it comes to personality, they are often as different as can be.  Pet owners, past and present, know and understand that no two animals are alike. They will all react differently to environments and situations, even those from the same litter.

Yes, all animals, especially dogs, have naturally born instincts. However, that does not account for all their behaviors. Their environment and how they were and are treated also affect their personality and behavior.

A clip posted on YouTube captures a canine that obviously values comfort—specifically, its spot on the couch. The sweet pup loves being on the couch so much that it gets into an awkward and hysterical standoff with its owner.

The video begins with the dog sitting on the couch as a man stands mere inches from the animal. He informs the canine that it is, unfortunately, in the spot on the couch where he likes to kick back and relax.

“That, that’s where I sit,” the man tells the canine. “That’s my spot on the couch.”

The man relays this message repeatedly to the dog. It is hilariously transparent that the dog understands what the man is saying. The animal knows it is being asked to move but does not want to give in quite yet.

Eventually, the dog turns its eyes and then slowly its head, focusing on the man telling her to move. From that point forward, it becomes a standoff, a battle of wills to see who will break first.

Slowly and reluctantly, the dog removes itself from the couch, letting the man have his spot. The man may have won this round, but there will surely be others soon.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”