{"id":6707,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:27","slug":"why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog lay on top of me in bed?"},"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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_top_of_me_in_bed\" title=\"Why does my dog lay on top of me in bed?\">Why does my dog lay on top of me in bed?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_you_shouldnt_let_your_dog_sleep_in_your_bed\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t let your dog sleep in your bed?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t let your dog sleep in your bed?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_on_top_of_me\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep on top of me?\">Why does my dog sleep on top of me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_above_my_head_in_bed\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep above my head in bed?\">Why does my dog sleep above my head in bed?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_on_top_of_me_and_not_my_husband\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep on top of me and not my husband?\">Why does my dog sleep on top of 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Is_it_OK_to_sleep_with_your_dog_in_bed\" title=\"Is it OK to sleep with your dog in bed?\">Is it OK to sleep with your dog in bed?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Is_it_unhealthy_to_let_your_dog_sleep_with_you\" title=\"Is it unhealthy to let your dog sleep with you?\">Is it unhealthy to let your dog sleep 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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_do_dogs_sleep_on_top_of_you\" title=\"Why do dogs sleep on top of you?\">Why do dogs sleep on top of you?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_on_top_of_me\" title=\"Why does my dog cuddle on top of me?\">Why does my dog cuddle on top of me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_top_of_my_chest\" title=\"Why does my dog lay on top of my chest?\">Why does my dog lay on top of my chest?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_on_the_pillow_above_me\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep on the pillow above me?\">Why does my dog sleep on the pillow above me?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#What_does_it_mean_if_your_dog_sleeps_with_you_every_night\" title=\"What does it mean if your dog sleeps with you every night?\">What does it mean if your dog sleeps with you every night?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_his_head_over_my_neck\" title=\"Why does my dog lay his head over my neck?\">Why does my dog lay his head over my neck?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_next_to_me_and_not_my_partner\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep next to me and not my partner?\">Why does my dog sleep next to me and not my partner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_sleeps_on_top_of_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog sleeps on top of you?\">What does it mean when your dog sleeps on top of you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_my_wife_but_not_me\" title=\"Why does my dog lay on my wife but not me?\">Why does my dog lay on my wife but not me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-lay-on-top-of-me-in-bed\/#Why_do_dogs_prefer_to_sleep_with_one_person_over_another\" title=\"Why do dogs prefer to sleep with one person over another?\">Why do dogs prefer to sleep with one person over another?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_top_of_me_in_bed\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay on top of me in bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, you may have noticed your dog laying across you or on top of you when you sit on the couch or relax in bed. Dogs lay on you for a number of reasons including <b>their desire for comfort and security, to ease anxiety, for physical warmth, for attention, to protect you, and to show affection<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_let_your_dog_sleep_in_your_bed\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t let your dog sleep in your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You Can Get Sick<\/b> <b>From the plague to fleas, letting a dog sleep in bed with you can be hazardous to your health. Parasites are especially at risk of being passed from the dog&#8217;s fur to their owners. Many people treat their dogs for parasites but rarely consider their own risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_on_top_of_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep on top of me?<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 <b>to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. 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=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_above_my_head_in_bed\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep above my head in bed?<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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_on_top_of_me_and_not_my_husband\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep on top of 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 your dog will want to spend more time with the person it already spends time with, which could be you.  It doesn&#8217;t mean your dog loves your husband less, but instead means that your <b>dog views time with you as the norm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_sleep_with_your_dog_in_bed\"><\/span>Is it OK to sleep with your dog in bed?<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=\"Is_it_unhealthy_to_let_your_dog_sleep_with_you\"><\/span>Is it unhealthy to let your dog sleep with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there has been debate surrounding the subject for years, <b>many studies find that sleeping with your pet can actually be good for you. A dog&#8217;s body warmth, steady heartbeat and protective nature can make co-sleeping with them feel safe and cozy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_sleep_on_top_of_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs sleep on top of you?<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 <b>to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. 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=\"Why_does_my_dog_cuddle_on_top_of_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog cuddle on top of me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog&#8217;s cuddle <b>to get warmth, to bond, and because it releases chemicals that make them feel good. Cuddling goes back to earlier times when dogs needed body heat to keep warm. They kept warm with each other and with other humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_top_of_my_chest\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay on top of my chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being on your chest is <b>an intimate behavior for your dog, since the feeling of your breath makes him or her feel very close to you. A desire for closeness is especially likely if your dog jumps up on your chest as soon as you lie down after being out all day. Your dog missed you!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_on_the_pillow_above_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep on the pillow above me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scent. <b>Dogs love the scent of their owners. Several studies have shown that the pleasure center of the canine&#8217;s brain reacts to the owner&#8217;s odor more than any other smell. Your dog will try to stay as close to this scent as possible and will still lay on your pillow during the day or when he is left home alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_your_dog_sleeps_with_you_every_night\"><\/span>What does it mean if your dog sleeps with you every night?<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=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_his_head_over_my_neck\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay his head over my neck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One thing many people wonder about is why their dog sleeps with their head on their neck. A dog&#8217;s preference for sleeping on your neck isn&#8217;t to assert dominance  <b>it&#8217;s either to guard you, share body heat, or most likely just to be close to you. Simply put, your pup is just trying to cuddle!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_next_to_me_and_not_my_partner\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep next to me and not my partner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs may decide that between you and your partner, you&#8217;re the one that needs a little extra protection at night time so naturally, they&#8217;ll choose to sleep next to you (or even on you) instead of getting too close to your partner. Dogs that are in protection mode will usually be more sensitive to what&#8217;s around them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_sleeps_on_top_of_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog sleeps on top of you?<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 <b>to show them that and to provide them with comfort and security as well as receive it in the process. 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=\"Why_does_my_dog_lay_on_my_wife_but_not_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog lay on my wife but not me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Often, this is simply a case of access, or lack of it. If one person spends more time at home with the dog, naturally the dog will want to see and spend time with the other partner, too. When the absent partner rewards that behavior by handing out treats upon return, reinforcement and hardwiring occurs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_prefer_to_sleep_with_one_person_over_another\"><\/span>Why do dogs prefer to sleep with one person over another?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They want to protect you<\/b> As already mentioned, dogs are herd animals. This means that they instinctively watch over their own and protect one another. When asleep, that is when we are most exposed and vulnerable. Therefore, many dogs prefer to sleep near or with their humans to protect them in case something happens.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog lay on top of me in bed?Why you shouldn&#8217;t let your dog sleep in your bed?Why does my dog sleep on top of me?Why does my dog sleep above my head in bed?Why does my dog sleep on top of me and not my husband?Is it OK 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":"","_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\/6707"}],"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=6707"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6707\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}