{"id":8242,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:51","slug":"why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs like to bury their nose in blankets?"},"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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_like_to_bury_their_nose_in_blankets\" title=\"Why do dogs like to bury their nose in blankets?\">Why do dogs like to bury their nose in blankets?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_pretend_to_bury_things\" title=\"Why does my dog pretend to bury things?\">Why does my dog pretend to bury things?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_do_that_thing_with_their_nose\" title=\"Why do dogs do that thing with their nose?\">Why do dogs do that thing with their nose?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_face_in_the_covers\" title=\"Why does my dog bury his face in the covers?\">Why does my dog bury his face in the covers?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_cover_their_nose_while_sleeping\" title=\"Why do dogs cover their nose while sleeping?\">Why do dogs cover their nose while 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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_fake_bury_things\" title=\"Why do dogs fake bury things?\">Why do dogs fake bury things?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_hides_under_things\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog hides under things?\">What does it mean when your dog hides under things?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_bury_their_faces_in_things\" title=\"Why do dogs bury their faces in things?\">Why do dogs bury their faces in things?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_nudge_things_with_their_nose\" title=\"Why do dogs nudge things with their nose?\">Why do dogs nudge things with their nose?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_nudge_his_blanket_with_his_nose\" title=\"Why does my dog nudge his blanket with his nose?\">Why does my dog nudge his blanket with his nose?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_cover_his_face_with_his_paws_when_he_sleeps\" title=\"Why does my dog cover his face with his paws when he sleeps?\">Why does my dog cover his face with his paws when he 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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_cover_his_face_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog cover his face when sleeping?\">Why does my dog cover his face when sleeping?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_use_their_nose_to_cover\" title=\"Why do dogs use their nose to cover?\">Why do dogs use their nose to cover?<\/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-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Do_dogs_bury_things_they_dont_like\" title=\"Do dogs bury things they don&#8217;t like?\">Do dogs bury things they don&#8217;t like?<\/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-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_hide_underneath_things\" title=\"Why do dogs hide underneath things?\">Why do dogs hide underneath things?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_fake_bury_bones\" title=\"Why do dogs fake bury bones?\">Why do dogs fake bury bones?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_hides_under_the_couch\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog hides under the couch?\">What does it mean when a dog hides under the couch?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Do_dogs_hide_when_they_are_dying\" title=\"Do dogs hide when they are dying?\">Do dogs hide when they are dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_does_my_dog_hide_when_he_doesnt_feel_good\" title=\"Why does my dog hide when he doesn&#8217;t feel good?\">Why does my dog hide when he doesn&#8217;t feel good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_hides_something\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog hides something?\">What does it mean when a dog hides something?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-bury-their-nose-in-blankets\/#Why_do_dogs_put_their_heads_under_things\" title=\"Why do dogs put their heads under things?\">Why do dogs put their heads under things?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_to_bury_their_nose_in_blankets\"><\/span>Why do dogs like to bury their nose in blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs like to cover their noses under blankets <b>when they are playing and when they are seeking comfort. Small-prey hunters, like terriers and Dachshunds, tend to show their heritage of flushing out small animals from their tunnels by burrowing in blankets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pretend_to_bury_things\"><\/span>Why does my dog pretend to bury things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs bury food, chew bones, toys and prey. <b>This behavior was once key to the survival of dogs&#8217; wild ancestors because it allowed them to leave food safely concealed and then return to eat it later<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_do_that_thing_with_their_nose\"><\/span>Why do dogs do that thing with their nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs bump you with their noses constantly. To them, <b>it is a form of communication, to you, it is a cold reminder of their need for attention. Dogs often do this to get your attention for a variety of reasons. They typically want to be petted, played with, walked, or given food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bury_his_face_in_the_covers\"><\/span>Why does my dog bury his face in the covers?<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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_cover_their_nose_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Why do dogs cover their nose while sleeping?<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<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_fake_bury_things\"><\/span>Why do dogs fake bury things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a game <b>If your dog is bored, lonely, or simply wants to get your attention, it&#8217;s not uncommon for them to bury things to get you to play with them. Often, these stolen items will be shiny things like jewelry or watches, or objects they know are valuable to you, like shoes or TV remotes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_hides_under_things\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog hides under things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiding under beds, tables, or other furniture is a common behavior in many dogs. Dog may hide under things <b>due to fear, illness, or a simple desire for private space. If your dog starts hiding when they never used to before, it may be a sign that something is wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_bury_their_faces_in_things\"><\/span>Why do dogs bury their faces in things?<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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_nudge_things_with_their_nose\"><\/span>Why do dogs nudge things with their nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that are bred to herd animals often use nudging <b>to tell those animals where to go. When dogs with this instinct are put in a domestic situation, they will sometimes herd people (usually children) with some nose-nudging.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_nudge_his_blanket_with_his_nose\"><\/span>Why does my dog nudge his blanket with his nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Root of the Behavior The act of moving the materials around is <b>to create a comfortable mound of bedding. By moving his or her blankets around, your pup may actually be trying to create a snug nest in which to sleep. Another behavior you may have noticed with your pup is them acting territorial.<\/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_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>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=\"Why_does_my_dog_cover_his_face_with_his_paws_when_he_sleeps\"><\/span>Why does my dog cover his face with his paws when he sleeps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They may also react this way to fear of things like stormy weather or strangers; hiding their face makes them feel safe, especially combined with other actions like retreating to a bed or crate or hiding behind your legs. Or they may just do it because they know you like it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_cover_his_face_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog cover his face when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By covering their faces, <b>dogs are 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=\"Why_do_dogs_use_their_nose_to_cover\"><\/span>Why do dogs use their nose to cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All four feet are firmly on the ground and the nose is used as a tool to cover the bone and stamp down the soil over it. <b>It&#8217;s a neat, safe way to keep the bone or other food tucked away from predators. Dogs can be seen to give the &#8216;buried treasure&#8217; some bumps with their noses at the end.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bury_things_they_dont_like\"><\/span>Do dogs bury things they don&#8217;t like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs may bury anything they consider valuable, which does not just include food. This is due to their natural instinct to keep valuable things safe and protected.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_hide_underneath_things\"><\/span>Why do dogs hide underneath things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiding under beds, tables, or other furniture is a common behavior in many dogs. Dog may hide under things due to <b>fear, illness, or a simple desire for private space. If your dog starts hiding when they never used to before, it may be a sign that something is wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_fake_bury_bones\"><\/span>Why do dogs fake bury bones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the world of early canines, food was often hard to come by. If a dog was lucky enough to find something to eat, he had to compete with other dogs in his packnot to mention other animals<b>to keep his spoils. So dogs would bury bones and carcasses near their den.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_hides_under_the_couch\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog hides under the couch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiding under the couch on occasion is good for your dog. It means <b>he found a safe place to call his own and feels safe and comfortable in his den-like environment.  Your dog is expressing the same type of behavior when the underlying reason is illness, depression or injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_hide_when_they_are_dying\"><\/span>Do dogs hide when they are dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs listen to their bodies which is one reason he hides when he is dying. He knows he is weakened and unable to protect himself, which makes him incredibly vulnerable to predators. By hiding, he is doing the only thing he can to stay safe and protect himself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_hide_when_he_doesnt_feel_good\"><\/span>Why does my dog hide when he doesn&#8217;t feel good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply put, animals, like humans, like to be alone when they aren&#8217;t feeling well. Moreover, this action is a natural instinct. Animals, including domesticated dogs and cats, are hardwired to hide when they are feeling sick and\/or weak <b>because they understand that weak animals are easier targets for predators<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_hides_something\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog hides something?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hiding things is in their nature Most of the time when dogs hide things, they do so because <b>they have an instinct to hoard or guard their food and possessions, says Fenton.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_put_their_heads_under_things\"><\/span>Why do dogs put their heads under things?<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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do dogs like to bury their nose in blankets?Why does my dog pretend to bury things?Why do dogs do that thing with their nose?Why does my dog bury his face in the covers?Why do dogs cover their nose while sleeping?Why do dogs fake bury things?What does it mean when your 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\/8242"}],"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=8242"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8242\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}