If you’ve noticed your dog going in a few circles before getting settled down to take a nap or go to sleep for the night then you’ve just witnessed a pretty common trait. But why do dogs go in circles like this? Why do dogs feel the need to circle before they can rest? Typically, dogs will circle several times before finally lying down to sleep. Some believe this behavior dates back to a time before dogs were living with humans. In the wild, dogs would have to make their beds by flattening grass and scaring away any little creatures sleeping in the area. The easiest way to do this was to walk in a tight circle flattening grass and pushing out intruders. Dogs would also walk circles and flatten the grass to make a distinct pattern that let other dogs know the territory was taken. Consult with your vet Tampa, FL for more details.
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