Why do dogs circle before lying down
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Dogs make wonderful pets aside from being wonderful companions that double up as protectors, these pets can be the family’s four legged clowns as well. Laughter – and more laughter will be drawn out from the family every time the dog amuses the family with its comic acts. A dog that turns around to chase the tail, sleeps with the four legs up and walks around with a cocked head would certainly draw out laughter. Another silly and amusing habit of the dog is circling around several times before lying down.
Dog owners can’t help but be puzzled and amused by the dog’s habit of circling around before lying down. Every time the dog lies down whether inside the home or outdoors it will do its ritual of turning several times. This behavior was noticed in dog in the wild thus there is an idea that turning around in circles before lying down is a genetic trait that was handed to present day dogs by their ancestors. Unlike today’s dogs that have comfortable beds, their ancestors have to make do with trampled snow, grasses or the hard ground for a bed. These sleeping areas would be open to the elements as well.
Instinctively, dogs would know how to make their beds comfortable and safe from dangerous animals. To make the bed more comfortable and free from dangerous animals, the dog would circle the chosen spot several times. Dogs are pack oriented thus they will be seen hunting, eating and sleeping together.
Although wilderness is a huge area, the dogs would have to choose a den that will be sheltered from the elements and one that will be safe from predators. An ideal area may be rather small to comfortably accommodate the pack. The dog will be seen circling an area to claim the spot as its territory. This behavior is a kind of announcement that tells other dogs in the pack that the spot is already claimed.
Pet dogs don’t need to make the bed comfortable. Loving pet owners make sure that the pets have comfortable beds. Pampered pets don’t have to ensure that the bed is free from dangerous animals as these dogs usually sleep with the master. Circling around before lying down to sleep is a deep-rooted habit that was handed down by primitive dogs to present day canines. This behavior was genetically programmed and a dog owner can’t do anything but allow the dog to do its own ritual before sleeping.
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