Sometimes dog owners are unable to explain certain behaviors of their pets.
Sometimes the behavior of our four-legged friends can be quite strange and, at first glance, incomprehensible.
For example, many dogs have a habit of spinning in circles before lying down. Pets can exhibit this behavior both indoors and outdoors.
However, there is an explanation for such behavior. It turns out to be quite simple.
What explains a dog’s tendency to spin in circles?
This is an instinctive behavior that has been inherited by our four-legged friends from their ancestors. The ancestors of domestic dogs couldn’t afford to immediately lie down on the ground.
The reason is that there was a risk of encountering dangerous insects hidden in the grass. Sometimes the situation was more serious, as poisonous reptiles could be present in the greenery.
Therefore, before sleeping, animals performed a kind of “ritual”: they trampled the grass.
This action was done to eliminate or deter pests. Additionally, the procedure made the sleeping spot more comfortable.
Modern domestic dogs haven’t forgotten about this “ritual,” although in many cases it is no longer necessary.
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