Why does my dog have to turn around 3 times before he sits down. the dog i had when i was a child did the same

Answer 1

Dogs really enjoy feeling completely comfortable when sleeping and it is impossible if they do not have access to a soft place or if their bed is to lumpy etc. Before laying down, a lot of dogs turn around in circles in order to get rid of any protuberances or lumps on their bed.

Answer 2

I have heeard that it is a leftover instinct from when dogs were wild. they would turn around several times to atrample down tleaf matter or other debris ( making a bed for themselves) before sitting down or resting.

Answer 3

As Mama would say, this is just born in them. This behavior is what all dogs do. They do this because when they are outside, when they turn around three times, this flattens the grass and creates a little cushion for them to lie on.

Answer 4

He's making a bed, trampling down a soft spot for him to lay. It's a biological leftover from when dogs were still wild animals. Wolves and coyotes do this too.

Answer 5

I heard it has something to do with coolness/comfort. A dog will spin around feeling how cool/comfortable the floor is so that he can seat his body in the most advantageous position.

Answer 6

i heard from the vet that they are making a mind fence to keep all bad stuff away like ghosts, nightmares,etc.(yes ghosts are real)
My dog does that all the time so im asuming dogs dont like bad things.

Briana

Answer 7

It must be of the Whirling Dervish breed.

Answer 8

my mini shnauzer does the exact same thing, only she scratches the place first, then spins, then lies down.

Answer 9

I had heard that it's because of their "nest" building instinct. Sometimes they scratch also.

Answer 10

It's 'denning' - he is creating a soft and perfect den or bed. : )