roughly where the head would be if they were to lie down. Gently rub his chest and position yourself on the dog’s back (without bearing weight on them), then gently slide his front paws forwards ...

Nicole Ellis, a certified professional dog trainer, also backed this theory in a February 2022 Rover.com article. The article compared dogs pawing at their beds and circling before lying down to ...

In more than 13 years as a certified professional dog trainer, I’ve heard plenty of pet owners ask, “Why do dogs circle before lying down?” Dog behavior is a mystery to many people.

This is the distressing moment a dog rescued from a ‘hell hole’ puppy mill was filmed sleeping standing up – because he had never learned to lie down. Jordan the poodle, 2, was caught on ...