You see… when I am not at home all day, this is what I miss!
I miss looking at Ray when he is (possibly) asleep, and having the following internal dialogue…
Why do does he have just one leg outstretched? I have seen pics of other dogs in similar positions but, while it does not look like a particularly comfortable position, they do seem to be relaxed and possibly even asleep!
Is he really just choosing to stretch one leg? I have never seen him go through a process of systematically stretching out his other legs.
Does he perhaps have a muscle cramp and, like me, cannot bend his leg for a few minutes? But he does not seem to be in any discomfort.
Perhaps he is reaching out to invite a tummy rub? This is a possibility because when giving him a tummy rub, he does occasionally rest his front paw on my arm.
Perhaps he is just dreaming, and the outstretched paw is appropriate given the circumstances of his dream?
Of course, as with any Ray related puzzle, it is not likely that he will ever explain his actions to me, so all I can do is contemplate the possibilities, but I do miss not being there to witness them first hand!
A New Direction Perhaps? 
Love seeing any pet so comfortable and secure in their world, but especially a rescued one and it warms my heart.
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As it does mine. Thx Monika. 🙂
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The secret language of dogs… Sometimes, I find Bailey sleeping on her backwith all four legs in the air. My interpretation is “feel free to rub me on your way by”. Ray looks very relaxed.
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Unfortunately, Ray has “startle response” so when he is asleep, we don’t touch him! I learned the hard way! (Ref the end of “The Homecoming” chapter in his book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?”)
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A perfect position for a tummy rub. Bundy sleeps like this often, sometimes against a wall and sometimes fully stretched with all four legs are extended. We call it his “dead bug” impersonation. I’m told that dogs feel safe and secure when sleeping like this because it is a vulnerable position to be in, not sure how right that is but it is nice to think that they feel that way.
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I think that what you were told is quite correct. To make oneself that vulnerable must indicate a very secure state… which is of course perfect (especially for a dog with a traumatic background)! 🙂
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What I see is a dog totally relaxed and comfortable in his “pack” – for which you are responsible. Well done again 🙂
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Thank you. It is certainly very heartwarming to see him so relaxed and obviously secure in his environment1
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Yes, for sure 🙂
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You should feel pretty good about this position. According to the article I link to in this post:
he is in the “Crazy Legs” position which says “it means that they’re very confident and secure with themselves, and with their home environment. This makes sense especially since sleeping on the back translates into being the most vulnerable position for a dog.”
It sounds like Ray has come a long way! 🙂
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I agree. He must feel very secure to expose himself like that! He is a very happy dog… which makes us very happy!
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Yes, it sounds like you guys are just what he needed! 🙂
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I would suggest that the reverse is also true! 🙂
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I’m sure that’s true! 🙂
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Lol…I love it, Colin! 🙂
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Hi Phoebe – It certainly provides “food for thought”! 🙂
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We called this the Titanic position, as Maggie (and her predecessor Barney) sleeps like this, and the leg gradually comes down only to rise again and sink, and rise again, and sink to rest and snoring. Love the big guy! 🙂
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Thanks Di…….. the “Titanic” position? I like it!
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We thought it very apt!
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