My dog hides out under the bed a lot

[Jessika]

Maybe she just likes it under there?? My cat will hang out and sleep under our bed. My dog Charlie will go in his crate when he's bored or sleepy and just hang out (door open), Jamie does it, too. There's no way either could fit under my bed but maybe its just his "safe place" he goes to when he gets bored.

You said it started happening when you moved?? The move could have stressed him out and that could be why he's doing it.

[elizabethann]

Fenway spends a lot of time under the bed too. At first I thought he just didn't like the company. But now I realize he does it either because it's hot (and the rug must be cool down there) or he does it because it's a comfort place. He usually starts off the night like that and then ends up coming on the bed to sleep.

I don't think I would be too worried.

[charlestongirl]

Well it has been a bit warm up here, to me anyway, as we have no AC and where we used to live AC was on 24/7 and I keep it cold.

I do think she likes to have a bit of alone time. She doesn't appear to be frightened of anything, she's not usually like that. It is kinda cute how she hangs out under there. She wags her tail if you peek under and pet her. I think she might just like her own area. And it's probably a bit cooler, this week has been warm. The dogs have both been sleeping/lazing about a lot more lately. I guess they are like their owner

Thanks for the info guys.

[Rachel]

I have two that on occasion will seek out a spot under the bed or in the back of my closet. With mine I do believe it is indicative that something is not right with them. Tucker did it when he first came to live with us and then lately when he has had his mini seizures. Hannah will do it in spurts, do it for several days at a time and then not for a long time. I had a guest dog here who also sought solice under the bed. My conclusion based on my own dogs is that it is in a way indicating that something is just not right for them - may be very minor or may be a medical problem.

[MS_PAWS]

Could be want time alone? Some dogs do it just to feel crave like?