why do dogs turn in circles before they lay down?

Answer 1

It's a natural instinct. Before dogs were domesticated, they would dig holes to lay down in & they would turn circles before they laid down in the hole they dug. They would dig the holes to lay down in for warmth or to keep cooler.

Answer 2

Its a habit learned in the wild, they slept in hiding,like in grassy fields and had to trample down the grass or weeds before lying down in them. It is an ancestral memory passed from one generation to the next and still present in todays tamed dogs. Dogs used to be wild like people,lol. Well people still are not tamed properly.

Answer 3

I belive dogs turn around before they sleep because their checking out their surroundings n makin sure the spot is comfortable.

Answer 4

I belive dogs turn around before they sleep because their checking out their surroundings n makin sure the spot is comfortable.

Answer 5

its instinct in ancient times wolves would walk in a circle to press down the leaves and bushes to familiarize thems selves with there spot and announce there territory

Answer 6

we toss and turn trying to find a comfortable place, dogs walk in circles.

Answer 7

Trying to get comfortable. Plus, I think all dogs for the most part have some o.c.d.

Answer 8

They're making sure their tails aren't planning a coup while they're sleeping.

Answer 9

DONT KNOW WHY DO THEY SNIFF AROUND BEFORE THEY TAKE A CRAP, WHY DO THEY EAT EACH OTHERS CRAP ,WHY DO THEY HATE CATS I GUESS THESE ARE THE MYSTERIES OF THE DOG WE WILL NEVER KNOW ; )

Answer 10

My dad always told me they are looking for other predators