The dogs They are incredible animals. Aresociable, intelligent, unconditional and obedient. At present, they even have various social functions, such as therapeutic accompaniment, emotional support, security tasks, search and rescue of people – vivivas or dead – and even drug detection in airports. However, they also fulfill a fundamental role as family members and the data corroborate it: in CABA, for example, they live more dogs than children under 10 years of age and For 75% of Argentines their pet is like a child. In this way, more and more spaces share with their owners and, therefore, several questions arise and one of them is: What does it mean that they sleep on the pillow?
Experts consider that If he sleeps in the pillow, he shows that it is a place where he feels safe and protected. This object is also associated with the presence of the master and can become a safe space where to rest with peace of mind, without risks or fears. It is an act of absolute trust, where the pillow becomes a symbol of the link and the security he feels towards its owner.
The smell of the human in the pillow is one of the most important factors that makes many choose to sleep in that place. Dogs have a highly developed sense of smell, and Family odors transmit calm and security. For them, that of their owner represents protection, belonging and link. Therefore, when you lie in your head in the pillow, they not only seek physical comfort, but also a space that is emotionally safe and comforting.
1/10 | Between dogs and books: Aibonito children transform their teaching through animal welfare. The Student Animal Welfare Promoters (EPBA) program began at the Montessori School Second Pasto Unit, in Aibonito, in August 2024. – Pablo Martínez Rodríguez
Although many do not know, sleeping with our dogs can have several benefits for both and scientific studies show it. MAY CLINIC He surveyed 150 patients at his sleep Medicine Center in Arizona and discovered that, of the 74 people who lived with pets, more than half (56%) allowed to sleep with them at night. 41% of respondents said their pet He did not interrupt his dream and, in fact, contributed to improving it by providing heat, well -being or relaxation. They also said that having their four -legged partner in the bed made them feel accompanied by sleeping alone.
On the other hand, an investigation carried out in Japan, revealed that having visual and physical contact with the animal releases oxytocin, also known as the “Love hormone”, that reduces stress and generates sensations of happiness and tranquility in humans.
Why do dogs prefer to sleep with their owners?
These are the reasons why a dog prefers to sleep with his master:
- Security and trust. Sleeping near their owners makes them feel protected, safe and quiet.
- Natural instinct. They have a strong instinct of her inherited from their ancestors, the wolves, who sleep together to protect and stay united.
- Custom from puppies. Since they are born, they sleep in a group with their brothers and their mother, which reinforces the need for physical contact when sleeping.
- Emotional link. Being close to his favorite human reinforces his emotional bond, which decreases his anxiety and increases his well -being.
- Biological routine. Sleeping accompanied is not only a preference, but a behavior recorded in its biology for thousands of years.
- Heat and comfort. In addition to the emotional aspect, they look for body heat and comfort that gives them sleep near their owners.