The lifespan of a dog is about 10-15 years. After raising a dog, the dog owner will have to live with the dog for a long time. I also raise a dog myself, so I know that when a dog becomes a family member, the dog owner will get used to the existence of the dog. However, this habit has a drawback, that is, it will habitually ignore the dog's feelings.
So, as a dog owner, have you ever truly understood your dog? Understand whether the dog is happy in life, what kind of personality the dog has, and how the dog lives in this home.
I believe that most dog owners have never considered this issue, so today I will teach you how to understand the dog’s personality through its sleeping position and whether it is satisfied with its current life.
Side-lying
The first is side-lying. Side-lying is the most common sleeping position for all pet dogs. For dogs, side-lying is also the most comfortable sleeping position, because the side-lying sleeping position can distribute the entire weight of the dog's body evenly on the ground, allowing the dog's muscles to relax in all directions. If you pay attention in daily life, you will find that dogs usually sleep on their side when dreaming, which means that the dog has entered a deep sleep.
If your dog sleeps on its side, it proves that the dog is very satisfied with the current life and environment, and has a sense of security. It also proves that the dog owner takes good care of the dog.
Sleeping position on the stomach
In daily life, stray dogs are the most commonly used sleeping position, because dogs are animals whose hind legs are the most powerful, and sleeping on the stomach is the most conducive to the strength of the dog's hind legs, allowing the dog to escape at any time even when sleeping.
So generally speaking, pet dogs will not sleep in the prone sleeping position. Generally, pet dogs use the prone sleeping position mostly for false naps and temporary rest, and will not enter deep sleep.
But if your pet dog often sleeps on its stomach, you have to reflect on it. First of all, this dog is extremely insecure. Secondly, it is uneasy about the home environment and thinks that danger will come at any time.
Sleeping on the stomach with the head buried
Secondly, there is a special sleeping position in the stomach sleeping position that is very interesting. When the dog sleeps on the stomach, the dog’s head is buried in the leg bay. If your dog often sleeps in this position, don’t think too much. Just cover your dog with a quilt or wear some clothes. The child is just cold!
Because most sled dogs will use this sleeping position to resist the cold!
Weird sleeping positions
In addition to the above sleeping positions, there are many weird sleeping positions among dogs. For example, when some dogs sleep, they will stay at the door of their owners, with their bellies exposed, sleeping face up like humans. Some dogs even grin when sleeping!
If your dog sleeps in this strange sleeping position, don’t think too much. This proves that the dog is very satisfied with the external environment and feels extremely safe. Because dogs are animals whose belly is their weakest point. Once your dog can sleep with his belly exposed, it means that the dog trusts family members very much and even feels that the owner can protect it.
Of course, you can’t expect this kind of dog to look after the house. It’s just a child that won’t grow up.
So in dog-raising life, you only need to observe the dog's sleeping position when the dog is sleeping soundly at night. As long as the dog does not sleep in the "tummy sleeping position", you don't have to worry about it.
Because other sleeping positions mean that the dog is very satisfied with its current life and loves its owner very much! But if your dog really often sleeps in the prone position, then as the owner, you need to pay more attention to the dog, interact with the dog more, and often encourage the dog. If necessary, you can let the dog sleep next to your bed to increase the dog's sense of security.