Uncovering Pet Behavior: Why Your Dog or Cat Twists Before Sleeping.

Have we observed that a dog or a cat never goes straight to a hearthrug and lies down? It turns round several times and beats the rug with its paws before settling down.

Thousands of years ago, when these animals were in their wild state, they had to fend for themselves, and when they went to rest, they had first to make a bed to lie on. They had often to dig with their paws till they found a soft spot to make a comfortable resting-place.