2007-01-27 13:20:06 · 17 answers · asked by Veritesirum 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
they want to find the best position, angle, etc.
anyway to mke them confortable
2007-01-27 13:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that dogs circle around before they go to sleep because they are checking whether the land is comfortable to sleep on or not.
2007-01-27 21:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in the wild the dog will feel if the spot is one that is desirable but circling it before laying down. If the spot is suitable then they will sleep, if not they will find another space of ground and lay there.
2007-01-27 21:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably an innate thing. It gives them a 360 degree look at the surroundings to make sure it's a safe place to sleep and, they walk in circles to break down, what was once, tall grass so that it will not poke or prode them.
2007-01-27 21:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of animals make circles before they sleep, not just dogs.
Ferrets do it too.
2007-01-27 21:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's from when they were wild and slept in long grass, they turn round and round as if they are tamping down the grass to get comfy. My two sleep on bean bags and do it all the time they're quite funny sometimes.
2007-01-28 12:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by joanna d 009 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog is just looking for the best spot to lie down in.
2007-01-27 21:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by KAREBEAR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an instictive thing, relating to when they circled to make sure there were no sticks or stones in their bed, and to make a nice nest in grass..
Many wild creatures do it too..as well as horses, and goats.
2007-01-27 21:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because thay have to find a special spot. I really do not know watch Good Boy tells all about it. so is your dog cute or no write me my pic is a boy I'm a girl!
2007-01-27 21:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are trying to make the bed comfy and find the most comfortable spot to sleep.
2007-01-27 21:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same reason why people (some) fluff thier pillows or straighten their bedsheets before they sleep. To make it comfy :D Or thier just psycho... Maybe to chase out bad dreams... hm...
2007-01-27 21:28:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋