Why Your Dog Circles 7 Times Before Lying Down: The Science of Nesting Instincts & Climate-Controlled Beds
吕佳明"Your dog isn’t practicing ballet—those meticulous circles are a 40,000-year-old survival ritual encoded in their DNA. But here’s the twist: modern floors don’t need ‘trampling,’ and your HVAC system already controls the temperature. So why does Fido still act like a furry archaeologist every bedtime? The answer reveals how to hack their instincts… with science-backed luxury."
Part 1: The Wolf in Your Living Room – Evolutionary Roots of Circling
“Grass-Trampling Theory”: Wild canines circle to flatten vegetation and drive away snakes and insects (even domestic dogs retain this behavior)1.
“Wind Navigation” Hypothesis: Circling helps determine wind direction and ensures that the nose is facing potential sources of danger (such as predator scent) while sleeping.
Thermoregulation Instinct: Circling before curling up can test the ground temperature and find the best heat dissipation/heat retention point.
Part 2: When Instincts Clash with Modern Life – 3 Hidden Problems
“Floor Anxiety”: Tiles/wood floors cannot be “stepped on”, leading to increased circling (frustration in dogs).
Temperature Misjudgment: Central air conditioning keeps the room temperature constant, but local floor temperature differences still trigger excessive circling (energy consumption).
Joint Stress: Hard floors + repetitive rotational movements accelerate hip aging (especially for large dogs).
Part 3: Thicker bed – make your pet sleep more comfortably
The "egg tray sponge" brings a 3D massage-like enjoyment. For puppies, it plays a preventive care role; for pets who exercise frequently, it can protect the spine; for elderly dogs, it can protect the bones.
Scientific endorsement: "Reduce the average number of circles by 72% (2024 "Journal of Canine Behavior")"
Your dog’s circles aren’t a quirk—they’re a cry for evolutionary upgrade. Buy a ChiChiPaws bed and let us help your pet accomplish what the wolves have begun: a perfect night’s sleep without circles.”
