Why do dogs go in circles?

That means to say that the dogs were nearly 3 times more likely to circle before laying down on the uneven surface than on the smooth surface. Thus it appears that when dogs are presented with a soft, uneven surface, they are more likely to turn in circles before they lie down. read more

Normal dogs don't typically walk in circles, except when they are either preparing to urinate or defecate, or their attention is drawn by a smell or another animal to the extent that they are forced to do so to avoid losing the scent or direct contact. read more

Many dogs will circle around a spot before they settle down to rest. While no one can be certain of the exact reason why canines do this, the ritual is likely a residual habit from the days when wolflike dogs lived out in the wild, says veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Sueda, DVM, of the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. read more

4 Reasons Dogs Spin In Circles Posted on July 24, 2015 under Dog Articles By Arden Moore, a dog and cat behavior expert and author of 26 best-selling pet books. read more