{"id":7150,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:51","slug":"why-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs cover their snout when they sleep?"},"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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_do_dogs_cover_their_snout_when_they_sleep\" title=\"Why do dogs cover their snout when they sleep?\">Why do dogs cover their snout when they sleep?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_hides_his_face\" title=\"What does it mean when my dog hides his face?\">What does it mean when my dog hides his face?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_hides_his_head\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog hides his head?\">What does it mean when a dog hides his head?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_bury_her_face_in_blankets\" title=\"Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?\">Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_cover_her_face_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog cover her face when sleeping?\">Why does my dog cover her face when sleeping?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_hide_his_face_with_his_paws\" title=\"Why does my dog hide his face with his paws?\">Why does my dog hide his face with his paws?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_head_in_my_legs\" title=\"Why does my dog bury his head in my legs?\">Why does my dog bury his head in my legs?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_buries_his_head\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog buries his head?\">What does it mean when a dog buries his head?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_hide_his_head_between_my_legs\" title=\"Why does my dog hide his head between my legs?\">Why does my dog hide his head between my legs?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_do_dogs_bury_their_face_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why do dogs bury their face when sleeping?\">Why do dogs bury their face when sleeping?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_hide_her_face_under_blankets\" title=\"Why does my dog hide her face under blankets?\">Why does my dog hide her face under blankets?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_do_dogs_bury_their_snouts\" title=\"Why do dogs bury their snouts?\">Why do dogs bury their snouts?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_cover_her_face_with_her_paws_when_she_sleeps\" title=\"Why does my dog cover her face with her paws when she sleeps?\">Why does my dog cover her face with her paws when she sleeps?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_covers_his_face\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog covers his face?\">What does it mean when a dog covers his face?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_cover_her_snout_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog cover her snout when sleeping?\">Why does my dog cover her snout when sleeping?<\/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-do-dogs-cover-their-snout-when-they-sleep\/#Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_head_in_me_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog bury his head in me when sleeping?\">Why does my dog bury his head in me when sleeping?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_cover_their_snout_when_they_sleep\"><\/span>Why do dogs cover their snout when they sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meaning: This position keeps all of the dog&#8217;s vital organs tucked and hidden. When a dog sleeps in this position, it means that <b>they seek to protect themselves while sleeping or that they&#8217;re still getting used to their environment. This is especially common in stray or new dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_dog_hides_his_face\"><\/span>What does it mean when my dog hides his face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may cover their face out of embarrassment or to receive positive attention. Some dogs cover their faces when they are scared or anxious. Covering the face is <b>a sign of submission in dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_hides_his_head\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog hides his head?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog may <b>bury their head in you to provide comfort, sensing that you may seem sad or anxious. Dogs will also bury their heads in you as a way of seeking protection and security if they are scared or worried.  Let&#8217;s look closer at this behavior, and the emotions that a dog is trying to express by exhibiting them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bury_her_face_in_blankets\"><\/span>Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When they are tucked away, <b>the blankets gives them feelings of security  comfort. Sleeping over a pillow or keeping head on pillow or sheets is a great way to calm down anxious dogs. overall, some pets would sleep in the close quarters in a den, these may be residual feelings from there heart.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cover_her_face_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog cover her face when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiding their face could be a sign that <b>your dog trusts you and wants you to know they&#8217;re not a threat. If this is the reason for covering their face, they may also follow the behavior by rolling over to expose their belly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_hide_his_face_with_his_paws\"><\/span>Why does my dog hide his face with his paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs use their paws for grooming, scratching and wiping away dirt and grime. Dogs may cover their face <b>out of embarrassment or to receive positive attention. Some dogs cover their faces when they are scared or anxious. Covering the face is a sign of submission in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_head_in_my_legs\"><\/span>Why does my dog bury his head in my legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To Show Affection<\/b> When your dog buries their head in your lap or another part of your body, they are seeking to be close to you and wanting some love. Dogs show affection in many ways, such as licking you, being close to you, through their body language, tail wagging, and snuggling with you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_buries_his_head\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog buries his head?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog can bury their head in you for a variety of reasons. Most commonly dogs exhibit this behavior <b>to show affection, to mark their territory, to get your attention, to seek comfort, or because they have learned this behavior gets them something desirable<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_hide_his_head_between_my_legs\"><\/span>Why does my dog hide his head between my legs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It sounds as if you&#8217;ve given him a great home and that he&#8217;s fitting in nicely, even if fitting in sometimes refers to the space between a man&#8217;s legs. The behavior you describe isn&#8217;t uncommon, and it could be due to <b>excitement or anxiety. A scared dog may try to hide somewhere he thinks is safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_bury_their_face_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why do dogs bury their face when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs use their paws for grooming, scratching and wiping away dirt and grime. Dogs may cover their face <b>out of embarrassment or to receive positive attention. Some dogs cover their faces when they are scared or anxious. Covering the face is a sign of submission in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_hide_her_face_under_blankets\"><\/span>Why does my dog hide her face under blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small-prey hunters, like terriers and Dachshunds, tend to show their heritage of flushing out small animals from their tunnels by burrowing in blankets. According to some pet experts, dogs are denning animals: <b>It is a dog&#8217;s instinct to sleep or relax in a small and protected space to feel warm and safe<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_bury_their_snouts\"><\/span>Why do dogs bury their snouts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs rely heavily on body language to communicate, and hiding their faces, or covering their nose is just one way they <b>try to tell you how they&#8217;re feeling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cover_her_face_with_her_paws_when_she_sleeps\"><\/span>Why does my dog cover her face with her paws when she sleeps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By covering their faces, dogs are <b>protecting their eyes and throat. Although it is the least vulnerable sleep position, it also is the least restful way for dogs to sleep. Although the position lets dogs conserve body heat and protect limbs, face, throat, and vital organs, dogs remain tense.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_covers_his_face\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog covers his face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may cover their face <b>out of embarrassment or to receive positive attention. Some dogs cover their faces when they are scared or anxious. Covering the face is a sign of submission in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cover_her_snout_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog cover her snout when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs rely heavily on body language to communicate, and hiding their faces, or covering their nose is just one way they try to tell you how they&#8217;re feeling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_head_in_me_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog bury his head in me when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog may bury their head in you <b>to provide comfort, sensing that you may seem sad or anxious. Dogs will also bury their heads in you as a way of seeking protection and security if they are scared or worried. Both are bonding opportunities for you and your dog.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do dogs cover their snout when they sleep?What does it mean when my dog hides his face?What does it mean when a dog hides his head?Why does my dog bury her face in blankets?Why does my dog cover her face when sleeping?Why does my dog hide his face with his paws?Why&#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\/7150"}],"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=7150"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7150\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}