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I think it depends on the dog. Mine circles several times until she has found the perfect spot. Some fosters we had would just throw down wherever. I’ll definit

• pbhjpbhj 7y ago
  When I saw this, my first thought was that circling could allow magnetic alignment.
  • mthoms 7y ago
    They do the same before lying down. It's never been understood exactly why that is.
    • dx87 7y ago
      The reason I've read is that it's a leftover from when they lived in the wild, and it would help make sure they don't lay down on top of something dangerous, like a snake or ant colony. It would also make since to do it before pooping since they're going to be in a vulnerable position.