Dogs Do Funny Things in NJ
Have you ever wondered why your dog does the things he does? For example, why does your dog walk around in circles before lying down, or shake his toy? Whenever our dogs do these things we always laugh because its funny, but is there a specific reason that my dog will walk around in circles before he can manage to lie down? Here are a few possible explanations for why dogs do certain things: 1. Why do dogs turn around in circles before they lie down? We assume that our dogs do this to get their bed comfortable for them to lie down in it, but could it actually stem from their ancestors as a tendency to dig their own shelter? Think of it as being their own nesting routine. When in the wild the dogs will turn in circles to flatten grass or any kind of vegetation they plan to sleep in, by doing this they are making a warm and cozy place for them to sleep. I know when it comes to my Shiba’s they not only circle in their bed, but they will dig at the blankets as well. 2. Why do dogs shake their toys? Could [...]