Why do dogs walk in circles befor the lay down?

Answer 1

Ooh I know this one - it's to do with their wild ancestry. Wild dogs - and cats, and many other four-leggeds, walk round and round on the spot to flatten whatever plants they're about to bed down on. It's such a habit it's actually in their genes now, which is why you'll see a dog or cat circle round and round even when there's nothing to flatten - they can't help themselves! Cute.

Chalice

Answer 2

They do this to flatten an area to make a bed. This is also a part of a process known as nesting, where the dog arranges the area as he likes it before going to sleep.

Answer 3

It is an instinct behavior for mashing down grasses before lying down. Most dogs do it. Although domestic now this behavior is still displayed.

Answer 4

in the wild they do it so they can make sure they dont lay down on something sharp. They just have an instinct to do that when they live with you.

Answer 5

it's called nesting dogs do this before thay find a spot to lie down for the night or when they are trying to get conferable.

Answer 6

It doesn't matter - it's a dog and dogs are wonderful. Let it do whatever the heck it wants to.......it loves you unconditionally and you should do the same. Wish I had a dog again.

Answer 7

i think i heard once that it was because before they had evolved they were wolves in the wild so they did that 2 make sure nothing sharp was sticking up or any other things

Answer 8

it is an instinct. when in the wild they have to scan the area for potential threats before going to sleep.

Answer 9

not all dogs do, just mostly German shepard type dogs. Guess they don't want to lay in poop so they look around to make sure there is no poop

Answer 10

It is called nesting. They are making sure their pups will be comfortable, and that there are no predators. Seriously!