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Why Dogs Dig Their Bed or Floor
Weird Dog Behaviors Explained
A dog’s wild ancestors scratched at piles of leaves, dirt and pine needles to create a comfortable mound of bedding to rest.
Many domesticated dogs still retain this behavior;
By scratching or digging the floor or their bed,
your pup may actually be trying to create a snug nest to sleep.
Bed-scratching is also a territorial behavior.
Dogs have glands in their paws that leave a distinctive scent on bedding or other objects they scratch.
Bed-scratching is also part of dogs maternal instinct.