 how your dog sees you versus how your cat sees you. Your dog sees you as something completely different than herself and actually relies on you rather than other dogs for both affection and protection. When you walk into the room, her behavior changes. Your cat, on the other hand, sees you as basically a giant, oddly shaped, clumsier cat and treats you accordingly. That leg rubbing, grooming, and playing? Yeah, that's exactly how they treat other cats. You're their roommate, not their owner.