Why Does Your Dog SLEEP With YOU? - 6 Most Common Reasons

Does your dog have their own bed, yet somehow seem to claim ownership over your resting place? Maybe they sleep at your feet, on your head or have some other convoluted sleeping position. In this AnimalWised video, we look at the 6 main reasons which explain why your dog wants to sleep next to you. We will also share some tips on how to have a mutually comfortable night's sleep and provide considerations over whether you should let it happen in the first place. By finding out why your dog wants to sleep next to you, you'll also discover ways to strengthen the bond between you and your canine pal. If you want to know more, subscribe to our channel and discover what else we have to offer.

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[johnd]

I have 4 dogs. They let me sleep in their bed.

[CASD]

Love sharing my bed with my dog. It’s comforting, calming, and I feel safe.

[torrizimmerman]

My dog at night helps my anxiety and depression. I feel calm when she is beside me at night

[AxolotGaming]

I look forward to going to bed because of my dog

[Bayumm]

“Why does your dog sleep with you” because they’re dogs and they needs love

[sburris]

We just lost our baby. But my husband works out of town often so having my baby sleeping beside me was a huge comfort.

[mimime]

I have a boxer/pit. At his highest weight he was 92 pounds. He now weights 88. (Yayy!!, vet wants him at 75). He is by my side every minute of the day. He does sleep in our bed but hogs up all the room! We have a king size bed, but we sleep at the very edge. If my husband or I roll over, we're on the floor. He also has his own pillow, but prefers ours. I'm not saying he's spoiled, but he is.

[tirshasmith]

I can’t sleep without my doggies, best part about bedtime!

[taeeun]

My two toy poodles and a mini pig climb on my bed when it is time to sleep at night. They sometimes snore or sleeptalk. They go pee around 5:30 in the morning. I always go with them together to clean their feet and the behind. : ) And we all come back to bed and continue sleeping. They make my bed the most peaceful and coziest place on earth for me.! : )

[DogsareLegend]

A dog in bed has a calming effect on both humans and four-legged friends. This is mainly due to the special bond that is created by this kind of nighttime closeness. Dogs are pack animals and love the so-called contact lying. Especially young dogs, sleeping together takes away fear and nervousness.

[cathyaudette]

My dogs always sleep with me. I know I'm protected from danger because they instinctually protect me, and I feel safe because my Doberman and Pit Bull hear everything and will rouse me in case of danger, allowing me time to grab my loaded .38 Special on the night stand.

[marciahill]

Ive always slept with dogs. I'm 69 n when i was little, a mistake after 5 older siblings mum must have been fed up with a tot having nightmares. So, Dorothy the dog usrd to go yo bed with me, result good night's sleep all round. Ive always had dogs in my bed ever since. There warm, you feel safe n never lonely. Highly recommended. PS. I love the smell of warm fur n paws. It smells of baked bread. Heaven.

[annieshi]

I don’t even buy a dog bed for my dog, he is my baby and part of my family, so he is sleeping with me from day one.

[curtisfranzen]

I just found this video. As I lay in bed, with my wife Kathie inches away and our 70lbs rescued Pit, Cookie curled up between us. I can't wait to see what this video says ( 1/28/2022).

[claudinevalencia]

My husband did not like the idea of our dog sleeping or even laying on our bed. But a few days ago, he allowed her to lay with me when i was very sick. Now my husband likes it and could not sleep without her! Haha 😳😂😂😍

[Hali-sbez]

My dog has never slept in my bed and he did for the first time last night, I felt so much less anxious and he was really cuddly.

[birgittabirgersdatter]

Thank you for explaining why my dog always insists on draping herself over my legs at night.

[marynexer]

My dogs and cats have always allowed me to sleep in THERE bed!!

[rachaelkirby]

I have three dogs on my bed . They love being next to me and I find it comforting and relaxing. They love cuddling up with me.

[mickwakefield]

My dog is sleeping in my bed right now. I'm driving to work.