Why Dogs Sleep on Pillows

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Scent

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Protection

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The bond that you have with your dog will determine on which side of the bed he will be sleeping. This could be the reason why your dog likes to lay on your pillow and not on the pillow of your husband/wife or vice versa. Your dog will try to always connect with you.

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Why Dogs Sleep on Pillows

Scent

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Protection

The bond that you have with your dog will determine on which side of the bed he will be sleeping. This could be the reason why your dog likes to lay on your pillow and not on the pillow of your husband/wife or vice versa. Your dog will try to always connect with you.

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