Marcelle Chastain says dogs’ sleeping positions hide several aspects of their personality, behavior and health. She shares what some postures indicate:
- Side-sleeper: generally comfortable living in their current surrounding environment
- Snugly fox: the most defensive position, they’re trying to feel warmth and safeguard their vital organs
- Superman: makes it easier for them to move or answer their owner’s call
- Crazy legs: mirrors a high sense of self-confidence, comfort and safety
- Tummy curl: reflects that the dog is active, dynamic and more adventurous than you would think
- Passed out: a position when dogs feel overheated after expending a considerable amount of energy playing outdoors.
Source: Inside Pets World, January 31, 2019. Link.
INSIGHTS: This will make good content for social media and blog posts. Sleeping position can also be added as a screening question when dealing with individual dog behavior issues.