I have six that are always competing with each other. Mostly it is that they are trying to find out who is the Alpha of the group... Itzi the oldest and the smallest has set her ground, and she is the BOSS
All the rest follow suit and will find their place with me as close as they can, the back of the couch, arm rest, a couple on each side and in my lap. I should get my husband to take a picture, just to see if I can be found under the yorkie pile
But I can relate.