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Why do dogs like to sleep next to their owners’ beds?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Chloe Johnson
Dogs may like to sleep next to their owner's bed because it feels safer and more comfortable, or it may be because the dog likes its owner very much and wants to stay by his side all the time. If the owner wants to change this situation, he needs to correct it in time. For example, he can prepare a warm kennel for the dog and let him slowly develop the habit of sleeping alone in the kennel.

1. A sense of security

Some dogs are timid, so they feel insecure. If they sleep next to their owner’s bed, they can smell the owner’s scent, which will make the dog If you feel safe enough, you will sleep more peacefully and relaxedly.

2. More comfortable

Under normal circumstances, the owner’s bedroom is air-conditioned, so in hot summer, the dog will sleep because the owner’s bedroom is cool. Beside the master's bed. At the same time, when the dog feels very cold, it will sleep next to the owner's bed, because this can make it feel very warm, and some dogs will even get into the owner's quilt.

3. Like the owner

The dog likes to sleep next to the owner's bed. It may be because he is too attached to the owner, so he wants to be with the owner all the time. It may even be because the owner The time at home is not long, so the dog wants to spend more time with the owner, etc. To sum up, it is actually an expression of the dog's love for the owner. Therefore, if the owner has time, it is also recommended to spend more time with the dog.

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