{"id":17335,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:44","slug":"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What does it mean when your dog cuddles with you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_cuddles_with_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog cuddles with you?\">What does it mean when your dog cuddles with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Why_do_dogs_like_to_cuddle_with_humans\" title=\"Why do dogs like to cuddle with humans?\">Why do dogs like to cuddle with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Why_do_dogs_cuddle_with_you_at_night\" title=\"Why do dogs cuddle with you at night?\">Why do dogs cuddle with you at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Is_cuddling_with_your_dog_good\" title=\"Is cuddling with your dog good?\">Is cuddling with your dog good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#What_does_it_mean_if_a_dog_cuddles_with_you\" title=\"What does it mean if a dog cuddles with you?\">What does it mean if a dog cuddles with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_loves_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog loves you?\">How do you tell if your dog loves you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cuddles_with_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog cuddles with you?\">What does it mean when a dog cuddles with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_me_when_we_sleep\" title=\"Why does my dog cuddle me when we sleep?\">Why does my dog cuddle me when we sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_with_me_and_not_my_husband\" title=\"Why does my dog cuddle with me and not my husband?\">Why does my dog cuddle with me and not my husband?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_sleep_with_me_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog like to sleep with me at night?\">Why does my dog like to sleep with me at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_to_touch_me_when_he_sleeps\" title=\"Why does my dog have to touch me when he sleeps?\">Why does my dog have to touch me when he sleeps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Is_it_okay_to_cuddle_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it okay to cuddle with your dog?\">Is it okay to cuddle with your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Do_dogs_like_when_you_cuddle_them\" title=\"Do dogs like when you cuddle them?\">Do dogs like when you cuddle them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-cuddles-with-you\/#Should_you_snuggle_with_your_dog_at_night\" title=\"Should you snuggle with your dog at night?\">Should you snuggle with your dog at night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_cuddles_with_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog cuddles with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs tend to initiate this unique closeness they like cuddle time. Why? Ideally, it&#8217;s because <b>they want to not only show affection but they appreciate the warmth being close to you brings them. When dogs are puppies, they cuddle with one another to keep warm and, any chance they get, they want to be near their mom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_to_cuddle_with_humans\"><\/span>Why do dogs like to cuddle with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs cuddle <b>to get warmth, bond with their family members or pack, and because it releases chemicals and hormones that make them feel good, Bernal says. When dogs cuddle with us, their brains release the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which reinforces their desire and enjoyment of touch and bonding, she adds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_cuddle_with_you_at_night\"><\/span>Why do dogs cuddle with you at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are naturally pack animals and they love to sleep with their pack. In the wild, the more tightly they sleep, the better, because snuggling together <b>offers warmth and protection. If your dog considers you the leader of the pack, he will likely want to sleep close to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cuddling_with_your_dog_good\"><\/span>Is cuddling with your dog good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cuddling with your dog is <b>one of the best things about having a pet. Cuddling builds loyalty, respect, and the bonds between a pet and his or her owner. Dogs are actually a lot like people they crave attention and affection like we do! Both dogs and people need touch and bonding in order to be happy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_a_dog_cuddles_with_you\"><\/span>What does it mean if a dog cuddles with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs tend to initiate this unique closeness they like cuddle time. Why? Ideally, it&#8217;s because <b>they want to not only show affection but they appreciate the warmth being close to you brings them. When dogs are puppies, they cuddle with one another to keep warm and, any chance they get, they want to be near their mom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_loves_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog loves you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How can you tell if your dog loves you?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Your dog is happy to see you.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog gives you presents.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog puts you second only to food.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog likes to sleep with you.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog looks at you with loving eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog does not care about your appearance.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog follows you everywhere.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cuddles_with_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog cuddles with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs tend to initiate this unique closeness they like cuddle time. Why? Ideally, it&#8217;s because <b>they want to not only show affection but they appreciate the warmth being close to you brings them. When dogs are puppies, they cuddle with one another to keep warm and, any chance they get, they want to be near their mom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_me_when_we_sleep\"><\/span>Why does my dog cuddle me when we sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are naturally pack animals and they love to sleep with their pack. In the wild, the more tightly they sleep, the better, because <b>snuggling together offers warmth and protection. If your dog considers you the leader of the pack, he will likely want to sleep close to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_with_me_and_not_my_husband\"><\/span>Why does my dog cuddle with me and not my husband?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs naturally seek out comfort and familiarity, just like many other animals. This means that <b>your dog will want to spend more time with the person it already spends time with, which could be you. This isn&#8217;t necessarily anyone&#8217;s fault.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_sleep_with_me_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to sleep with me at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s a sign of affection, closeness, and connection, and your &#8216;furkid&#8217; is saying that it feels safe to be with you. It&#8217;s a continuation of the bonding process that began when you and your dog first met each other. Your dog is reassured by your presence and it needs constant confirmation that you are there for him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_to_touch_me_when_he_sleeps\"><\/span>Why does my dog have to touch me when he sleeps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main explanation of this is <b>likely protection. Sleeping at your feet provides the dog with a defense strategy or to sense danger easily. When we hug or cuddle our pets while sleeping, it provides them with limited ability to defend themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_cuddle_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it okay to cuddle with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cuddling your dog isn&#8217;t just <b>good for your pet, but for you too. Cuddling can have multiple psychological benefits for both you and your furry friend. It reduces levels of Cortisol, the hormone that is responsible for stress, anxiety, depression and, worst-case scenario, breakdown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_when_you_cuddle_them\"><\/span>Do dogs like when you cuddle them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs tend to initiate this unique closeness they like cuddle time. Why? Ideally, it&#8217;s because they want to not only show affection but they appreciate the warmth being close to you brings them. When dogs are puppies, they cuddle with one another to keep warm and, any chance they get, they want to be near their mom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_snuggle_with_your_dog_at_night\"><\/span>Should you snuggle with your dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new study has looked at whether or not sleeping with your canine pet is a good idea, and under what circumstances it should be allowed. Share on Pinterest New research suggests that <b>dogs can be good night-time companions, just as long as they sleep in their own beds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does it mean when your dog cuddles with you?Why do dogs like to cuddle with humans?Why do dogs cuddle with you at night?Is cuddling with your dog good?What does it mean if a dog cuddles with you?How do you tell if your dog loves you?What does it mean when a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17335"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17335"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17335\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}