Attention, Affection, And All
Dogs know and interpret affection and attention directed at them. They are like babies.
If you treat your baby right, he will naturally fall in love with you. The same story goes for dogs.
Your fur baby will want to hang with you and sleep in your bed if you fill his bowl every morning, go for a walk around the block every evening, and play fetch with him whenever you can.
Physical affection basically solidifies the bond between humans and dogs.
If you are unapproachable, distant, and detached from your dog, he will repay the favor by being the same way.
Else, if you offer him lots of hugs, pets, massages, cuddles, and grooming sessions, he will love to be with you always.
While you are at it, make sure the affection and attention is genuine and quality.
Don’t be in the habit of yelling at the dog during walks, reprimanding him when he makes a mistake or losing your temper when he chews your shoes.
They can pick those cues and will interpret them as well.
Alpha Over Beta
This doesn’t apply to every case but if you are the boss of the family, you may be the best sleep buddy for your canine companion.
See, dogs live in hierarchies. At the top of the pack is the tough Alpha dog who is the overall leader of the pack. The rest of the dogs submit to him.
In return, he provides security, grooming services, and entertainment to the other dogs.
Dogs can perceive who the boss of the family is.
And no, it doesn’t have to be daddy. It can be your 12-year old daughter who grooms the pet, keeps him entertained, walks him, and feeds him.
Or your wife, who is assertive and knows how to train the dog.
Whichever the case, a dog can easily choose to sleep with someone that looks like the Alpha to them.
They are looking for warmth and comfort
Comfort is very important for dogs. Due to having different types of coats, some dogs will feel the cold more than others. During the winter months or if there is otherwise a cold spell, dogs will seek out the body heat of their guardians. It is a similar reason why dogs like the sun, since they will often search out a shaft of light in which they can lay down and feel warm.
Some dogs may feel the cold more than others. This includes hairless dog breeds which lack the protection of a thick coat, but small dogs and others may also feel the chill more easily. For this reason, it is common for these dogs to seek out their guardian and sleep beside them.
What Your Dog’s Sleeping Position Reveals About Their Personality, Health and Character
There has always been debate over whether or not our dogs should sleep with us. Many people believe sleeping with their dogs creates a stronger bond. Dogs, by nature, want to be close to their families. Here you will find all you need to understand why dogs like to sleep with their owners, and if its right for you.