why does my dog turn circles before laying down?

Question

BECAUSE HE CAN'T DO IT AFTERWARDS!!! LOLOL

Answer 1

Good answer :

The answer is that it is an evolutionary trait of gathering a pile grass or weeds to make a little nest for warmth and softness before laying down to sleep. But your joke was cute.

Answer 2

This is a trait from the wild. When lying down the turn circles to get a view from all angles. They are looking for critters that will bite or hurt them if laid upon. Centipedes, spiders and snakes are just a few.

Some people think it is to fluff up the leaves and grass. It might fluff it up, but it's more to the the critter out of it..

Answer 3

The answer is that it is an evolutionary trait of gathering a pile grass or weeds to make a little nest for warmth and softness before laying down to sleep. But your joke was cute.

Answer 4

it is an instinct surpassed down from their wolf ancestors to form of soften the floor till now they lay down. handing over circles could help push down leaves and branches to make a extra gentle mattress.

Answer 5

every dogs turn circles to take proper place to lay down

Answer 6

When we go to bed we move around until we get the way we lay best . i feel a dog does this to get the bedding the way they want it.also the way they lay best.

Answer 7

ha ha funny, its because that dog does not want to have bad dreams so dogs make an invisible mind shield.they are so awesome that is why they can do this.oh yeah, cats are still the best!

Answer 8

Checking for sticks and broken glass. Like in the wild.

Answer 9

True answer. It comes from when they were nursing from their mother. They did that to jockey for a place to lie down. I learned that on a pet show.

Answer 10

he does it because he can't decide a suitable place to lie on.As simple as that.