Did you know why dogs walk in circles before lying down?
By Bionicman
@Bionicman (3958)
Czech Republic
February 3, 2014 7:17pm CST
Im sure all dog owners asked themselves that question at least once hehe.
I just read that this behavior dates way back to prehistoric times when dogs had to make their own beds."This behavior was hard-wired into the dog's ancestors as a way to build a safe 'nest,'"
Just an interesting fact I thought Id share.
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@coffeeshot (3783)
• Australia
6 Feb 14
What a coincidence. My friend and I had a doggy play date a few weekends ago and her Rhodesian Ridgeback 'Margot' did the circling thing you speak of. We were laughing at Margot and I said to my friend "Why do they do that circling thing?" My friend explained to me that they did that to make a bed or nest for themselves to sleep in. I think they used to circle around to flatten the grass so they could sleep on it!
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@topffer (42156)
• France
4 Feb 14
@Bionicman I have had several dogs, but I have only a cat now. Times to times I want to adopt another dog, and I will probably in the future.
@senaka8115 (1)
• Sri Lanka
4 Feb 14
i have a dog.but he not walk around.OK no problem i am learning something.
