To Offer Safety And Protection
Does your dog prefer snuggling with your toddler rather than you?
It could very well be because he feels the need to protect her from harm.
While some dogs prefer choosing an Alpha to sleep with for their own security, there are those that go the other way.
They know that the toddler needs more protection from harm than the adult and will sleep next to them to step into the role.
In the wild, fierce animals and other dog packs would attack when the dogs were asleep.
Albeit domesticated and away from danger, dogs will always know that sleep can bring danger.
It may not be your toddler but whoever your four-legged friend chooses to go to bed with is likely the most vulnerable according to him.
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How Dogs Like To Sleep
Before we find out how dogs choose their sleeping partners, let’s take a look at the basics of sleep in the canine world.
Essentially, dogs are pack animals. Granted, each dog can sleep on his own but they prefer snuggling in groups.
In the wild, the entire pack comes together when it’s bedtime. This way, they derive warmth from each other.
It also helps keep the dogs safe in a non-vulnerable sleep state.
Finally, it strengthens the bond between the pack members.
So, the next time your fur baby comes to your bed, just know that it is out of nature and instinct.