Just what exactly do dogs do when we’re not around? Do they lead alternate lives when we’ve left left for work? Maybe they’re figured out how to work the tv remote. Well, now you know.

Here’s 17 things that dogs do when you’re not home:

They do the dishes

They help themselves to a light snack

They sneak a quick nap

They experiment with your lip gloss

They watch tv

They alphabetize the library

They catch up on late payments

They drink a spot of tea

They take a nice bath

They redecorate

They snoop around for Christmas presents

They play some ball

They change the toilet paper roll

They make forts

They go fishing

They cook gourmet meals

They tease the cat