Sleeping on Their Side
Many dogs nap on their sides, but they rarely do so for a complete night’s sleep. This is because sleeping on their side makes it more difficult for them to stand up and defend themselves in the event of a sudden threat. So, if your dog sleeps or naps like this, it most likely indicates that they are a very happy and carefree dog who completely trusts its ‘group.’ We enjoy laying on our sides as much as the next dog, but that is why man’s best friend does it.
Sleeping On Their Side
Dead Dog Pose
The internet is saturated with cute and humorous photographs of people’s dogs in the ‘dead bug’ stance. You know, when your dog resembles a dead bug, with limbs sticking up in the air. But, unlike a dead bug, your dog probably has a relaxed expression, almost like a contented smirk. This is because lying in this position indicates that a dog is submissive and weak, but also feels safe in its surroundings. Not all dogs can sleep like this, so when they do, it usually indicates that they are more relaxed and independent.
Dead Dog Pose
