If your pet graciously allows you to pay all the bills in their house, clean up after them, and sleep in their bed – you’re not alone.
In a recent survey (with over 1 200 responses), 84% of dog-doting moms and dads said that they allow their pawsome pals to sleep on or in their beds (yeah, we know they meant the dogs allow them to sleep on the bed).
Whether your dog is a deep doser or a light sleeper, how they curl up in your bed (which is really theirs) is their subconscious way of talking about how they feel about you.
In this blog, we help you de-code what their sleeping position says about how they feel.
Ready to snuggle up? Let’s do it!
8 dog sleeping positions & what they say about your relationship:
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- The Cosy Camper
- The Donut
- The Undercover Lover
- The Pillow Swindler
- The Superman
- The Lion’s Pose
- The Beast with one Back
- The Hakunamatata.
The Cosy Camper Dog Sleeping Position
All the side sleepers stand up... oh, they can’t cause they’re too deep in sleep? Dogs that sleep on their sides feel safe and relaxed. If your pooch is snug as a bug in the rug – they know you’ve got things under control and love you all the more for the beauty sleep you afford them!
The Donut Dog Sleeping Position
This position says one of two things.
1. “I love you but I’ve been hurt before.” This position is common in rescue dogs that seek to protect themselves and those still getting used to their environment.
2. “I love you, but would you crank up the heat please.” It could be your dog’s way of telling you they are cold.
The Undercover Lover Dog Sleeping Position
The Undercover Lover screams affectionate and needy. Burrowing beneath blankets might also be your dog's way of relaxing after keeping a watchful eye on the house and the pack. But it’s also your dog’s way of saying it loves being stuck in a room alone with your scent.
The Pillow Swindler Dog Sleeping Position
If your dog steals your pillow, it must surely want to be the last thing on your mind before you sleep and the first thing on your mind as you wake (it sounds like true love to us).
However, this position (particularly if your dog is elevating its head and neck) may indicate that they are having trouble breathing correctly, which is a typical symptom of chronic heart disease and other medical conditions.
The Superman Dog Sleeping Position
This dog loves hanging out with you. They’re tired but ready to play if you want to. If your dog sleeps belly flat with its back legs to the back and their front legs stretched forward – they’re always ready to save the day.
The Lion’s Pose Dog Sleeping Position
“I’m not sleeping, just watching with my eyes closed.” If your dog sleeps with their head on top of their paws, they’re not dreaming about being a lion. This is usually the sign of a devoted dog that would do anything to protect you.
Take a hint already; this is what love looks like! Your dog enjoys cuddling if they want to sleep with their back against yours. This position is a sign of love and comfort.
The Hakunamatata Dog Sleeping Position
Arguably one of the cutest dog sleeping positions. If your dog sleeps on their back with their belly up and paws in the air – they’re making a statement of unconditional trust! That’s a love language if there ever was one!
