Why do dogs sleep at your feet?

The dog would trample the grass to make the “bed” comfortable and would curl into a ball to keep warm and to conserve body heat. Dogs in a pack would sleep close to each other although the leader of the pack, the alpha male would be separated from all the other dogs lower in rank. read more

If it were up to them, they would sleep all day and better still if they can do it at the feet of their human friend. Sleeping for them is just as enjoyable as going out for walks. Our pets could sleep for hours. read more

While many dogs sleep at the owner’s feet, some dogs like to sleep right nearby their owners on the couch or the bed or even next to their owner’s head! Dogs who sleep at the owner’s feet may also be dogs who aren’t allowed on the couch or bed and the feet are the only protruding body part they can stick nearby to. read more