We almost always see that dogs turn around usually three times before lying down and have often wondered why. This is actually evolutionary behavior. The ancestors of the current dogs lived a rough life and slept out in the open (they did not have doggie beds as out pet dogs have) without much protection and so developed this trait of turning around several times before lying down. By doing this they seek to smoothen the surface and drive away insects and other vermin, flatten the grass, clear away snow, remove twigs This is also a signal to other dogs that, that particular spot has been taken away – dogs are territorial animals after all. By turning around, the dog also tries to make a nice snuggly place for himself. Not just non-pet dogs but also pet dogs display this behavior. It is perfectly normal for dogs to do so. Unless a dog is excessively restless and not able to sleep, you have no reason to worry.
According to an experiment conducted, several dogs were tested and when a smooth surface was given to sleep upon, dogs circled around a lesser number of times than when a non-smooth surface was given to sleep upon. So it clearly shows that getting comfortable is the main reason why dogs circle around before lying down. Also in colder climates when a dog sleeps in a circular position after having circled around a couple of times, it is snuggling to protect itself from the cold. This posture keeps it warm and snuggly.
Though pets dogs get comfortable and clean space and nice doggie, they have still preserved this evolutionary habit just like dogs that live on the streets or in the wild.
Article Author : Manish Jaitly
I am a dog lover and creator of this site. I am also the author of ‘Keep Sleeping Keep Missing- if only you knew’ (available on Amazon, Flipkart, Kobo, Google Store, etc.).
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