Why do dogs like to cuddle?
Your dog is a social animal who loves to give and receive affection. This quality about dogs is what can give such sheer joy to people when in their dog’s presence. Since humankind first took in, fed and sheltered the dog, a mutual affection has grown between humans and dogs. The dog, a childish character, is grateful for the kindness that is shown to itself and in return, is affectionate to its owner and other loved ones in the household. To win the affections of its owner, a dog is also protective of its masters and the home and furthermore, is willing to work for its meals if trained to do so. In the wild, the dog is a pack animal. The pack is led by an alpha dog. A dog that has a low status in the pack will show affection to the alpha dog as a sign of submission. When your dog shows affection to you, it is showing its acceptance of you as its leader. When a dog cuddles with you, it is displaying its devotion to you. As a social animal, your dog wants to feel accepted. When you cudd
