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if you did not notice, this is not about a motorcycle!  almost every time my dog is lying down she has to turn around 3 times. what is the story with that? does anyone know? she always ends up facing out or "where the action is."  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 10:13:35 PM » |
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I heard a long time ago and didn't snopes it or anything but they are mashing down the grass or undergrowth to make a nest to sleep in. Good looking doggy.
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2012, 02:34:53 AM » |
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I heard a long time ago and didn't snopes it or anything but they are mashing down the grass or undergrowth to make a nest to sleep in. Good looking doggy.
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 03:40:46 AM » |
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Yep... left over from when they had to stomp the grass down.
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2012, 03:48:31 AM » |
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I agree. But our dog does not do it. Guess the carpet in the living room isn't tall enough.  Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2012, 03:54:48 AM » |
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yes, making a bed to lie in. It still causes them to relax some. If you have your dog on on a leash walk them in a circle several times it CAN help to calm them. Faking a yawn can help to make your dog yawn and calm down as well. These do not work on an animal that is really wound up, but can help if they are just fidgity.
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2012, 05:35:12 AM » |
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yes, making a bed to lie in. It still causes them to relax some. If you have your dog on on a leash walk them in a circle several times it CAN help to calm them. Faking a yawn can help to make your dog yawn and calm down as well. These do not work on an animal that is really wound up, but can help if they are just fidgity.
Well mine makes about 3-4 rounds before laying on my hardwood floor!   |
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2012, 05:38:22 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2012, 05:45:10 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2012, 06:05:38 AM » |
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I had always heard it was to flush out any critters (like snakes) that may be lying in the area where the dog was about to lie down?????
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2012, 07:59:08 AM » |
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mine just jump on their little couch and sit side by side
one is a mutt and one an australian kelpie but we thought she was a mutt when we got her from the shelter.
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« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2012, 08:05:41 AM » |
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It can be a learned behavior too. I have a lab/boxer mix rescue and she didn't circle before laying down until she saw my girlfriend's lab doing it. Now they both do it. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2012, 09:57:38 AM » |
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Dogs often go around in circles before settling down because....
... one good turns deserves another.
I know... silly. I heard that old joke when I was a kid.
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« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2012, 10:06:31 AM » |
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It is so they can unwind before taking a nap.
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« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2012, 10:46:57 AM » |
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It can be a learned behavior too.
I didn't use to do it, but since getting my dog.... |
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« Reply #16 on: May 15, 2012, 12:07:15 PM » |
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I had always heard it was to flush out any critters (like snakes) that may be lying in the area where the dog was about to lie down?????
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« Reply #17 on: May 15, 2012, 12:50:22 PM » |
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Are THESE the circles you are talking about... few more than 3..  Lucky is a rescue golden/blonde lab 15 months old. Hay Jimmyt
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« Reply #18 on: May 15, 2012, 12:59:33 PM » |
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I agree. But our dog does not do it. Guess the carpet in the living room isn't tall enough. Hay Jimmyt My dog fluffs the carpet before he lies down. Marty |
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« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2012, 01:04:55 PM » |
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Are THESE the circles you are talking about... few more than 3.. Lucky is a rescue golden/blonde lab 15 months old. Hay Jimmyt Too funny!  |
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« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2012, 01:11:34 PM » |
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JimmyT, that cracks me up, the pooch seems to actually get a bit dizzy and fall over a couple times. Years ago when I was in high school I asked my dad why dogs do that, he just smiled and said "they think they're still in high school." Took me until I was in my 30's before it struck me what he meant....."chasing tail." Now I know why mom pinched him so hard in the leg that day. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2012, 01:21:20 PM » |
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Did you notice that in the northern hemisphere that they turn clockwise where as in the southern they turn counter-clockwise... Just an ovservation.
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« Reply #23 on: May 15, 2012, 06:58:22 PM » |
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I think it's funny how he catches his tail, then chews on his leg a bit, then "unwinds" in the other direction. He's a hoot! Hay Jimmyt |
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