Golden Retriever Puppy Has the Cutest Way of Napping in His New Home

It’s completely understandable that many puppies would be a little apprehensive when they’re first adopted. They’re coming into a brand new home with a brand new family, and they’re still learning how to be a dog in this big, scary world — if they take a little while to settle in, who could blame them?

And then, there’s this Golden Retriever puppy, who is sleeping like he owns the place, even though he just came home with his new mom days earlier.

New Golden mom Bianca Krigovsky whispers in the video, “guys, my puppy is sleeping, and this is how he sleeps. It’s so cute.”

Then, she turns the camera to her puppy, Wally, who is passed out on his back, legs sprawled out, halfway out of his dog bed. I don’t know if I’ve ever been that relaxed in my entire life, but to Wally, it comes easily.

If Wally has any nervous feelings about his new home at all, he certainly doesn’t show it. This is a puppy who loves his new life!

Related: Litter of Golden Retriever Puppies Make a Break For it Before the Sun Comes Out

What Does It Mean When Dogs Sleep On Their Backs?

Dogs have a totally different body structure than humans do (of course), so a lot of the ways they sprawl out to sleep or relax can look like they’d be totally uncomfortable to us. But to our dogs? They’ve never been comfier.

And if you catch your dog sleeping on their back, not only are they most likely plenty comfortable, but it’s also a sign that they feel safe around you, too.

A Jack Russell Terrier puppy takes a nap on their backEvrymmnt / Getty Images

According to the American Kennel Club, there are a few reasons that some dogs love sleeping on their backs:

It helps them keep cool

It reduces pressure on muscles and joints for dogs with arthritis or dogs with injuries

They trust you and feel safe and unthreatened

Whatever the reason, if you spot your puppy or dog sleeping like this, rest assured that it doesn’t mean anything is wrong and that it’s perfectly safe for them.

Some dogs like to curl up into a ball, and other dogs gotta relax on their backs. It all depends on how they’re most comfortable.

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Source: Nature