2007-01-05 01:41:09 · 13 answers · asked by GOODPLAYER 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are finding a good spot, kinda like you do with the covers getting under them :o)
2007-01-05 01:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by crested_love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they are making their bed.
Before dogs were domesticated they would find a spot with some loose plant material and mat down the surface to form a depression they could sleep in. That is why they make dog beds with sides. The dogs like to sleep in a small depression with soft material around them. So even though there bed is made they still go through the motions of making that small depression to sleep in.
2007-01-05 09:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Donna S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sort of nesting instinct. In the wild, turning around like that would tamp down grass or leaves to make a softer, better concealed spot for them to lie in and go to sleep.
2007-01-05 09:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its like how the cat punches with its claws to soften the spot. My 9 month old Hound dog does it almost every time she lays down.
2007-01-05 11:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think dogs do that to see how tired they are. Or just for a little fun before going to bed... It could also help them dream and sleep well.
2007-01-05 09:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by Kitsusha 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Errrmmm, you mean why does YOUR dog do that? My dog just finds a spot and slumps down, only goes in circles before hes pees.
2007-01-05 09:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are making the spot comfortable for them to Lay down in.
2007-01-05 09:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Nina 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
puppies do it because they're not familiar w/ the space and dogs, well, I not sure about them but I think it's because they smell unfamiliar dogs in their bed
2007-01-05 09:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by Bruiser is my pug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are making sure the spot is clear to rest in and that it is a comfortable spot.
2007-01-05 09:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by j0kr420 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
l have no idea? maybe their finding a good spot to lie down.
it's just a dog's life.
2007-01-05 09:46:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋