{"id":6548,"date":"2023-07-16T20:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/"},"modified":"2023-07-15T12:06:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:06:26","slug":"is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it okay to lay on your dog?"},"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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Is_it_okay_to_lay_on_your_dog\" title=\"Is it okay to lay on your dog?\">Is it okay to lay on your dog?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_when_you_lay_your_head_on_them\" title=\"Do dogs like when you lay your head on them?\">Do dogs like when you lay your head on them?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Do_dogs_know_when_theyre_laying_on_you\" title=\"Do dogs know when they&#8217;re laying on you?\">Do dogs know when they&#8217;re laying on you?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_sleeping_on_you\" title=\"Do dogs like sleeping on you?\">Do dogs like sleeping on you?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Do_dogs_care_if_you_lay_on_them\" title=\"Do dogs care if you lay on them?\">Do dogs care if you lay on them?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Can_I_lay_on_my_dogs_back\" title=\"Can I lay on my dogs back?\">Can I lay on my dogs back?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Why_you_should_not_sleep_with_your_dog\" title=\"Why you should not sleep with your dog?\">Why you should not sleep with your dog?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Is_it_okay_to_lay_my_head_on_my_dog\" title=\"Is it okay to lay my head on my dog?\">Is it okay to lay my head on my dog?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_it_when_you_put_your_head_on_their_head\" title=\"Do dogs like it when you put your head on their head?\">Do dogs like it when you put your head on their head?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_you_laying_on_them\" title=\"Do dogs like you laying on them?\">Do dogs like you laying on them?<\/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\/is-it-okay-to-lay-on-your-dog\/#Why_does_my_dog_like_to_lay_on_my_head\" title=\"Why does my dog like to lay on my head?\">Why does my dog like to lay on my head?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_lay_on_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it okay to lay on your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go ahead and sleep with your dog<b>it&#8217;s perfectly safe, as long as you are both healthy. In fact, sharing your bedroom with your canine companionas long as he isn&#8217;t under the coversmay actually improve your sleep, according to recent research published by Mayo Clinic Proceedings.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_when_you_lay_your_head_on_them\"><\/span>Do dogs like when you lay your head on them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your pet may have his own comfy bed, but his favorite resting place is most likely right next to you. <b>Some dogs nuzzle their nose into the crook of your arm or lay their head on your foot. Others show affection by resting their head on your knee, and some lean against you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_theyre_laying_on_you\"><\/span>Do dogs know when they&#8217;re laying on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We all know that dogs can sense our emotions, whether happy, sad or angry, but now researchers have found that they can also <b>tell when you&#8217;re lying, and will stop following the cues of someone they deem untrustworthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_sleeping_on_you\"><\/span>Do dogs like sleeping on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s when they feel most secure and comfortable. No wonder they try to replicate that feeling of warmth and coziness with you even after they grow up! Your dog wanting to sleep next to you is also <b>a sign of affection and closeness. It means they like your company and consider you a member of the pack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_care_if_you_lay_on_them\"><\/span>Do dogs care if you lay on them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since dogs consider their owners a part of their family and pack, they want to lay on top of them to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. <b>Laying close to their owner is also their way of protecting what they love, even if there is no real threat or danger.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_lay_on_my_dogs_back\"><\/span>Can I lay on my dogs back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your pet may have his own comfy bed, but his favorite resting place is most likely right next to you. <b>Some dogs nuzzle their nose into the crook of your arm or lay their head on your foot. Others show affection by resting their head on your knee, and some lean against you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_should_not_sleep_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Why you should not sleep with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Laying directly on their back is a particularly vulnerable position. It doesn&#8217;t give their body any protection and leaves them vulnerable to threats. If a dog is sleeping on their backs it indicates that they feel particularly secure. They are comfortable enough that they don&#8217;t need to protect themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_lay_my_head_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Is it okay to lay my head on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s more the warm and fuzzy warmth. <b>It&#8217;s so comforting to lay your head on or up next to a warm, fluffy dog. Riggins has gotten me through some tough times, and having him to cuddle with or even cry into has helped me over the years. Dogs are wonderful caregivers, and Riggins is the best.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_it_when_you_put_your_head_on_their_head\"><\/span>Do dogs like it when you put your head on their head?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This has nothing to do with dominance. Instead, <b>it&#8217;s an affectionate way to say, You&#8217;re safe and we&#8217;re in this together. It&#8217;ll make your heart melt, really. And it helps us to better understand our domestic dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_you_laying_on_them\"><\/span>Do dogs like you laying on them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs will lay next to or on top of people they feel connected to or have a close bond with. Allowing your pooch to lay by your side or on your lap strengthens the bond you share and is considered a sign of affection. All dogs, regardless of breed, show their affection in one way or another.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_like_to_lay_on_my_head\"><\/span>Why does my dog like to lay on my head?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common cause of sleeping near or on top of your head is <b>separation anxiety. If your dog is extremely attached to you, they might get nervous when they&#8217;re removed from your presence, even by just a few feet.<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it okay to lay on your dog?Do dogs like when you lay your head on them?Do dogs know when they&#8217;re laying on you?Do dogs like sleeping on you?Do dogs care if you lay on them?Can I lay on my dogs back?Why you should not sleep with your dog?Is it okay to&#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":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6548"}],"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=6548"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":200565,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6548\/revisions\/200565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}