Before going to sleep, dogs always maintain the habit of circling around their bed, regardless of how comfortable and safe their sleeping area is; they must go around to reassess before they can feel completely at ease. Why do they do this?
Dogs are one of the closest animals to humans, and many people keep dogs at home, valuing their loyalty as a prominent characteristic. Therefore, owners pay considerable attention to providing the most comfortable conditions for them. Before going to sleep, dogs always maintain the habit of circling around their bed; no matter how comfortable and safe their sleeping area is, they must circle around before they can feel completely secure. Why do they do this?
It is known that domesticated dogs today are descended from wolves. In nature, dogs and wolves share a certain relationship; wolves live in remote mountainous areas and open plains, where the law of survival dictates that the strong prey on the weak, so they always make their dens in hidden spots.
In the wilderness, overgrown with weeds and with many predators lurking, it is not easy to find a safe and comfortable spot. Therefore, before sleeping, a wolf usually has to check and assess its surroundings to find a relatively comfortable place to rest. Although dogs have been domesticated from wolves, they still retain this instinct; hence, regardless of how safe their bed is set up by humans, dogs will still circle around their sleeping area a few times before settling down.
