Tired Puppy

 



This is what a happy tired little puppy looks like

Why do puppies (if you are lucky) sleep or rest belly up?


  sleeping belly up is not a common behavior among wild dogs. Obviously as this puts a animal in a very vunerable position. After all, to offer up one’s soft underbelly when you’re already at your most defenseless is not exactly in a predator’s best interest –– much less in his nature.

And this may help explain why some pet dogs are more willing to sleep with their bellies exposed than others. It seems that more relaxed, easy-going dogs are over-represented among those who regularly assume a belly-up position –– the dogs most temperamentally distanced from their wild cousins.
Of course, there’s a lot to be said for the role of socialization as well. Dogs who engage in this behavior tend to be secure, well-socialized individuals who enjoy safe, stable, comfortable surroundings.


So if you do have a dog that loves showing you his belly its a clear sign that he trusts you and is relaxed around you :)