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Why does my dog love sleeping in my bed and taking all her naps there?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

My dog sleeps with me every. single. night. She even takes naps during the day in my bed! What does this mean?

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2019

That's a very good question! There could be various reasons Miku likes to sleep in your bed. It's comfortable, likely raised enough to provide a good vantage spot to view the rest of the room from, and most importantly, it makes her think of you, which is likely comforting to her. See the following links for more details: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/should-my-dog-sleep-with-me/ https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/new-pet-parent/letting-dog-sleep-in-bed-with-you

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