Dogs can sleep for long periods of time during the day, but it is not necessarily random. Just like humans, dogs also prefer different sleeping postures depending on how comfortable and secure they feel. Pet experts say that the sleeping posture of a dog reveals a great deal about the emotions and relationship between the dog and the owner. Whether it is curling up into a ball or sleeping on the back, there is a deep meaning behind it. Veterinarian Dr. Jerry Klein, the chief veterinary officer at American Kennel Club (AKC), shared about the sleeping positions of dogs to Newsweek.
Mary R. Burch, a certified applied animal behaviorist and the AKC family dog director, said: "Those of us who are dog lovers are likely to know about canine body posture. A stiff body and legs with the ears pulled down and the lips pulled back means 'watch out,' and that big goofy grin means your dog is happy."
