The usual reason is they get too hot and some prefer to lay at the foot of the bed or on the floor. I have a Bichon Frise that gets too hot and she will cuddle for a few minutes and that it's. I have a male Cockapoo that loves to cuddle up to me. Depends on the breed or the personality of the dog, but you can bet they love ya just the way you are!
How often do you take he/she for walks? Many under-stimulated dogs do this - if this is the case then I would recommend getting him/her a Kong. However, if this behaviour continues even after a walk and a Kong then I recommend taking him/her to the vet.
Dogs are gregarious by instinct, having lived in packs in the wild. Most dogs suffer from separation anxiety when not near their masters. Other canine instincts include sounding an alarm (barking) when strangers approach, protecting other members of their pack (children) from harm, circling a spot before lying down, answering other dog's barks and howls.
Make it feel loved or put food next to you during the night time.
if you move the mom or puppies before they are old enough to leave their mom she might stop taking care of them.
You should let your dog lean on you.
A sense of security and joy. Same reason he may sleep next to or on you.
This has nothing to do whatsoever with the Jonas Brothers. Female dogs prefer male humans, it all depends on how old your dog is. If your dog has been doing that for quite some time, it just prefers to sleep with your brother (it probably likes to do something especially with you that it doesn't like to do with your brother).
First, try sitting in the dog bed and having the dog sit next to you. Show the dog the bed is OK and it is ment for them. If your dog is 'food oriented' use treats to persuade the dog to the bed and keep it there. :)
My dog has a doghouse that she will sleep in but it used to belong to our other dog.
No, if it is cold (or any temperature) the dog should not sleep wet. I will get sick... ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL YOUR DOG??!!
The real Red Dog didn't die next to John's grave,but was actually put to sleep by the vet and buried in an unmarked grave.
A dog may sleep in a number of ways depending on what makes it comfortable. It may sleep on its side, flat on its tummy, or coiled.
A dog will sleep wherever it is used to sleeping, but it is best to make sure the dog has a comfortable spot to sleep, and in the winter, a warm place.
It depends on your dog. If your dog kicks, rolls over or gets up in the night, you might not want to sleep with them. Try it out and sleep with your dog for one night. But your dog is one of the most comforting thing in your house and may put you right to sleep. A lot of the times a bigger dog will wake you up and wont really make you feel comfortable. Really it all depends on your dog if he wont wake you up in the night and he is a smaller dog id say go for it.
You appear to have answered your own question. My personal advice would be not to sleep with your dog.
That is OK as long as the dog does not have fleas.