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Why does my dog ​​want to sleep with me?

It is a favorite habit of most dogs and many dog ​​parents love it. Does your dog sleep with you in the same bed or room? There are several reasons behind this behavior which generally shows the tender relationship that the dog develops with its human.

Generally, the dog sleeps with you because it feels close to you and wants to feel the warmth and security of the person it loves . After all, research has shown that the dog-human relationship has many characteristics in common with the mother-baby relationship.

But let's look at it in a little more detail. The dog sleeps with its human because:

  • He is a social animal and wants the company of people around him.
  • It wants to protect you, just like it would if it were in the wild.
  • He feels safe and confident next to you.
  • He seeks warmth and comfort in your arms and the warm covers of the bed.
  • He shows you his love and strengthens the bond he has with you.

Sure, it's a sign of love and affection, but many people wonder if it's safe and healthy to sleep with their dog. It is certain that this is a matter of preference, but simple movements are needed to maintain the hygiene you need.

Regularly washing the dog and cleaning its feet after every walk, frequent combing and of course deworming from fleas and ticks are the right moves to safely share your bed with your four-legged friend.

If, on the other hand, this makes you feel uncomfortable, you can gift your dog a comfortable and warm dog bed, so that he can sleep comfortably in the same space as you.

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Written by: Antonia Garifalos

Antonia Garifalos is a specialist pet care, nutrition and behavior consultant , born in Athens. He grew up in a house that was (and is more or less) a small Ark. Thus, he specialized in the care of pets as well as in their behavior, being the holder of the corresponding Pet Care & Pet Behavior diplomas of the ACS of Australia.

At the same time, her thirst for knowledge led her to deal with the nutritional part as well, receiving the corresponding Advanced Canine & Feline Nutrition diploma from the Animal Care College . He writes articles in many popular online magazines such as HuffingtonPost.gr , jenny.gr , i-efimerida.gr , fe-mail.gr , shape.gr and others, where he shares tips for your favorite pets!

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