Dogs love laying in the sun because it feels good, and because it's a good source of Vitamin D. ... The warmth of the sun feels nice on our skin, and it's a nice healthy dose of vitamin D – in moderation, of course. Dogs seem to love laying out in the sun just as much as we do.

Why does my dog lay in the sun when it's hot?

Dogs like to sunbathe and lay in the hot sun because it's feels good. Whilst it promotes vitamin D, dogs can get sunstroke and sunburn, and other health risks from sunbathing to proceed with caution.

Why does dog lay in sun?

Dogs love laying in the sun because it feels good, and because it's a good source of Vitamin D. ... The warmth of the sun feels nice on our skin, and it's a nice healthy dose of vitamin D – in moderation, of course. Dogs seem to love laying out in the sun just as much as we do.