You probably already know that your dog needs far more sleep and rest than you do. But did you also know that the sleeping position of your dog tells you a lot about your four-legged friend’s health as well as the depth of his sleep?
If not, read on. In the following, we will explain to you what significance the different sleeping positions can mean for dogs.
If your dog sleeps on their side, it shows that they trust you and feel safe. This is because, in this sleeping position, your dog's belly is unprotected and is therefore an easy target for potential attackers.
Usually, dogs will take only a short nap in this sleeping position. For example to rest after a long walk. However, it is also possible that an extremely trusting four-legged friend will sleep for several hours in this position.
If your dog sleeps on their back, you can assume that they feel completely safe and comfortable with you. This is because, in this sleeping position, the dog presents their belly even more openly than when they sleep on their side.
If you observe this sleeping position in
your dog often, it is usually a very good sign. This means your four-legged
friend has obviously built up a very close and trusting bond with you and can
completely relax in your presence.
Of course, dogs do not always sleep on their side or even on their back. Often, the four-legged friends also curl up to sleep, sometimes even covering their muzzle with their paws.
This sleeping position, which some owners call a donut, helps dogs to keep warm. It also allows them to protect their belly and offer enemies as little attack surface as possible.
Another sleeping position often observed with dogs is lying on their belly, as if the four-legged friend were stretching out. Puppies and small dogs especially like to stretch out their limbs in this way.
With this sleeping position, you can assume that your dog is just resting a little. This is because it allows them to jump up quickly at any time if they think the situation calls for it and they don’t want to miss anything.
It is crucial that your dog gets enough rest and sleep. Depending on their age and health, your four-legged friend needs around 14 to 20 hours of rest and sleep per day.
A persistent lack of sleep can have serious consequences for your dog's health. It first manifests itself in over-excited behaviour, which can then turn into aggression over time.
In addition, dogs who do not sleep enough will sooner or later have problems with their concentration and motor skills. In addition, their susceptibility to illness will increase in the long run and there is a risk that your four-legged friend will develop serious, chronic illnesses.
Not every four-legged friend settles down to sleep on their own. To avoid the possible negative consequences of sleep deprivation, it is therefore important to help your dog get enough rest from an early age.
In the case of a puppy, it may even be necessary to lie down with your little four-legged friend in the early days.
Avoid disturbances and activities when your dog is sleeping. In addition, make sure that their daily routine is as fixed as possible so that your four-legged friend can get used to it. This provides security, and at the same time, contributes to normal sleeping behaviour.
Last but not least, a suitable sleeping place with a cosy and sufficiently large dog bed for a restful sleep is imperative. Your dog should be able to rest undisturbed in their sleeping place without being completely alone.
With Shiimun Calm, we have developed a special dietary supplement for dogs, with which you can help your four-legged friend to relax in times of stress and nervousness.
Of course, the shiitake-based preparation cannot replace the clear structuring of everyday life with which you give your dog the necessary security for a restful sleep.
However, thanks to its special composition of carefully selected, natural ingredients, Shiimun Calm can at least make a valuable contribution to making it easier for your four-legged friend to find peace.
As you can see, your dog's sleeping position can actually tell you a lot. Among other things, it shows you how relaxed your four-legged friend is around you or whether he is perhaps just resting a little.
Regardless of their sleeping position, it is very important for your dog's health and well-being that they usually get enough rest and sleep. As the owner, you are responsible for ensuring that this is the case for your four-legged roommate from an early age.
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