North. True north. This is what your dog is looking for when it turns around in a circle repeatedly before laying down to sleep. Dogs have a very neat built-in compass, and it is right on the mark every single time, dead-on accurate.

People are known to copy animal behaviour when they believe it is a benefit to our health and true north for a dog is no different.

People are convinced (through extensive studies) that a person who sleeps every day with their heads facing true north sleep much better on a consistent basis.

Next time you see a dog turning around three times before laying down…you will imagine their invisible compass righting itself as well.

Find out more about dogs at this website for the Hillview Veterinary Clinic.