Why do dogs sleep so much?
Some pet parents wonder why their dogs seem to sleep so much. While humans sleep about a third of the day, dogs sleep half of the day or even more. The reason why? Their biology. Dogs are simply built to sleep this much – they sleep differently than us humans.
Back-to-back sleeping position
If your dog sleeps back-to-back with you or another dog, they are exhibiting trusting behavior and intimacy. Back-to-back sleeping may echo dogsâ ancestral pack behavior, when entire families slept piled together in dens. Or it may remind your dog of their first weeks of life, when they lay tumbled in an adorable furry heap with its littermates.
If you are the only family member that your dog chooses to sleep against, this means you are the lucky one whom the dog trusts the most! Be glad that your dog places so much trust in you and treasure the bond that you have.
As dogs age, you’ll notice that they may no longer sleep on their back as much. According to Steffi Trott, a professional dog trainer and the owner of SpiritDog Training, this is due to arthritis and you should not assume that your dog is no longer trusting you.
If your pup likes to sleep with you, it means they feel secure and comfortable with you. When your dog was a puppy, they cuddled up with their littermates for warmth and comfort, so now they want to do the same with their people.
If you notice your dog exhibiting any of the above sleep patterns, there is no need to worry! Every dog’s sleeping habits will be different and are perfectly normal.
While your dog is fast asleep, you may notice them start to snore, bark, or even twitch. These sleeping behaviors are normal and can even give you insight into the quality of sleep they’re getting.
You may notice your dog sleeping in a position you’re not familiar with. Does it mean anything?
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