But would you have it any other way?

After bringing home a new kitty, it shan’t take long for your new cat to make himself at home. And by that, we mean your kitty will soon take charge. After all, your household feline is related to the king of the jungle. While some of their alpha pet tendencies may occasionally get on your nerves, they are also signs that you’ve done a great job of making your cat feel comfortable in his new residence.

Even though your life—and your household food chain—will never be the same after adopting your new cat, you’ll find these changes to your lifestyle endearing … at least most of the time. And even though cats don’t take to training quite like dogs do, you can still teach them plenty of tricks using positive reinforcement methods—the mental stimulation and bonding can help curb undesirable behaviors.

Here are five tell-tail signs that your new cat has claimed the role as overlord of your manor.

You won’t get any pleading looks from this household pet. Once your cat settles in, he will simply saunter up and try to take whatever you’re snacking on. And no, he doesn’t need your permission. The best course of action? Keep one of your hands free during meals to give the tiny predator a playful shove off the kitchen table.

What once was a room full of your carefully chosen decor is now a purrfect playground for your house panther. Cat trees and scratching posts now claim the corners, your couch dawns a slipcover, and watch your step! There’s a cat tunnel right underfoot.

When there’s business to do, there’s nothing that can stand in your kitty’s way. Even if you’re in the middle of scooping out your cat’s litter box, he may decide to leave you an extra present before you’ve finished. Consider it a compliment: some cats are quite territorial when it comes to their toilet.

While hunting feet is more of a kitten tendency, you’ve found that you sleep better if you tuck yourself in at night with your feet poking out. That way, your cat doesn’t feel tempted to pounce on them in the middle of the night, interrupting your much-deserved REM cycle. We don’t blame you; catch those ZZZs!

You don’t want to risk upsetting his royal highness by forgetting to put his favorite indulgences on your grocery list, including catnip. Plus, it’s the 21st century; auto-shipments are a blessing! And let’s face it: catnip toys are so adorable.