pawing the pillow

Here's an answer as to why Kimo paws at the towel and cushion before lying down? According to Yahoo Answers it's called cushioning the area.

Question: Why do some dogs move in circles and paw at the ground before they lay down to go to sleep?

Answer: All dogs do this, it is called cushioning the area first...they tend to think, the pawing and scratching of the area first will make it more comfortable.....for real this was in Dog World a few months back....