What if you have an overly affectionate dog/cat? Could get awkward

I do my best zone work when I'm either:

Sitting back on the sofa with pillows all around me. Hood up, lights low. Right leg loosely crossed over left leg.
OR
Sitting cross-legged on small footstool about 1.5m away from the screen (as opposed to about 5 when I'm on the sofa)