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Experts name three main reasons why dogs curl up in their sleep.
Dog owners often notice that their pets sleep curled up. What does this pose mean?
It turns out that four-legged friends curl up into a ball for a reason before relaxing. This interesting pose is explained by many years of evolution.
Experts name three main reasons why dogs curl up in their sleep.
The very first and most important thing is for the sake of protection. If your dog doesn’t curl up in a ball while getting ready for bed, he will feel vulnerable to various dangers (even if there are none in real life). The animal will not be able to completely relax and fall asleep soundly.
Why does the curl up position help your dog feel safe? It’s very simple: the dog covers its stomach, which is considered the most vulnerable part of its body. This makes it more difficult for the enemy to attack.
Another reason is also quite simple. The dog does this to keep warm. The curl up position helps conserve body heat as much as possible, which is especially important during the cold months. Even in the house, a dog can be cool, and a dog, unlike a person, cannot cover himself with a blanket or blanket. The correct sleeping position will help her with this.
The last reason is that it’s just convenient for the dog. Don’t forget about banal comfort. Animals like to sleep curled up because this position helps them achieve maximum relaxation while resting.
