Sleeping curled up into a ball is a sleeping position that dogs like very much. It actually wraps their belly and curls up into a "ball" position. Many dogs are used to sleeping like this, but do owners know the psychology behind this sleeping position? They think so!
① "It's too cold, hug your fat self"
Dogs especially like to curl up in a ball to sleep in the winter, because the weather is too cold, curling up can keep the body a certain amount of heat and keep it warmer, just like us when we are cold. It’s like hugging yourself unconsciously.
Some puppies have poor resistance. Even if it is not winter yet, they will curl up and sleep as long as the weather gets slightly cooler.
What should I do if my dog is afraid of the cold?
A. Move the kennel to a location where the cold wind cannot blow.
B. Put several layers of blankets in the kennel to keep it warmer.
C. Wear some small clothes for your dog. Don’t wear too many clothes. If you wear too much, it will be uncomfortable to sleep.
② "Just arrived in a new home, there is no sense of security"
Many dogs who have just arrived in a new home do not trust the environment enough. They will curl up to sleep, be very alert, and hide in a darker place to sleep out of reach of their owners. This behavior of the dog shows that it has a low sense of security and feels strange.
What should I do if my dog doesn’t feel safe in the environment?
A. You can give your dog space and let it explore the environment at home independently. Once it becomes familiar with the environment at home, its sleeping position will become more and more relaxed.
B. Prepare a comfortable kennel for the dog. The kennel is the dog’s exclusive place and it will feel safer.
③ "Afraid of being attacked by you"
Some dogs are more vigilant and are not so quick to trust humans. When they are first taken home by their owners, they will curl up to sleep and try to minimize the space they are in because they are afraid of falling asleep. Being attacked by you.
If a dog that has been raised for a long time is still used to curling up and sleeping and is wary of you, the owner should reflect on whether the relationship with the dog is not enough and it does not trust you.
What should I do if my dog doesn’t trust its owner?
A. Don’t scare your dog when it’s sleeping, let it sleep peacefully.
B. Putting some of your old clothes in the doghouse can make the dog more familiar with your smell and enhance its trust in you.
④ "Dogs with sensitive and introverted personalities"
Some dogs with sensitive and introverted personalities like to curl up and sleep. They worry about more things. If the dog has a carefree and cheerful personality, and its sleeping posture shows that it is very relaxed, it will prefer to sleep on its side or with its belly exposed.
What should I do if my dog is too introverted?
A. Taking your dog to play outdoors more often, exposing it to new things and other dogs, will help form an optimistic and cheerful personality. Dogs who have been closed at home for a long time will become more and more sensitive.
B. Interact more with dogs, you can add training during the interaction, exercise the dog's brain, and combine some snacks as rewards during training, the dog will be very happy.
⑤ "Sick, uncomfortable"
When a dog is sick, he will curl up to sleep and look very painful, because at this time his defense ability is very poor and he will try his best to protect himself from harm.
Some dogs will become very aggressive. They will bar their teeth when someone approaches them. They are worried that someone will hurt them while they are uncomfortable, so they want to bite first.
How do you find out that your dog is not feeling well?
A. When dogs are sick, they will not only curl up in a ball, but also make whining sounds to express discomfort.
B. The dog is very lethargic, unwilling to interact with people, and suddenly stops eating. If you can't determine the cause yourself, take it to see a doctor.
When a dog is sick, it is not only very painful for the dog, but also takes a lot of effort for the owner, making both of them uncomfortable. Therefore, you must take good care of the dog and pay attention to scientific feeding, especially in terms of diet, to reduce the possibility of the dog getting sick.
The so-called disease enters through the mouth. It is very important to eat well. It is recommended to feed your dog a nutritionally balanced and high-quality dog food . I will not expand on this topic here. Interested pet owners can click below " Blue font ", take a look.
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