Dogs that do not let their owners sleep are a very common problem, either because they suffer from insomnia or because they cry, especially when they are still small.
To solve your pet’s sleep problems, you must first identify the cause.You must try to figure out what makes your dog sleepy.
- In the next article by Animal Expert.
- We’ll explain what a dog might not sleep all night and what needs to be done to solve the problem.
There are many factors that can affect your dog’s sleep, but here are the most common:
It’s common for a dog to have trouble sleeping.Try to put yourself in your skin for a second. They’ve just separated from their mother, they’re in an environment they don’t know, and with strange people, how would you feel?This is especially important if the dog has separated too soon.. A puppy should never be separated from its mother before 2 months, his physical and mental health may be affected.
The first important rule for your puppy to fall asleep soundly is to maintain a routine.Set a schedule for visits, games and meals and stick to it.An orderly life creates much more tranquility in the dog.
The dog must have its space, its area. Ideally you should have a little house, in any pet shop you can find dog houses with padded floors, or you can also make a bed for your dog.
A puppy has a lot of energy, so make sure you do the necessary exercise and drain all that energy inside.During the first week, place a watch near your bed so you can hear the ticking.The sound will reassure your puppy, because it will remember your mother’s heartbeat.
Heat your dog’s bed with a hair dryer before bed.You can also put a bag of hot water on it, this heat will relax the dog and help him sleep through the night.
Warning: some people place an electric blanket under the bed, it is a good idea every time you take precautions, you should make sure that the dog cannot reach the cable and that it is not in direct contact with the electric blanket itself.wrap the blanket with a towel.
In the first few days it is normal for the dog to cry, even if it costs you not to go see him all the time, the puppy will start to say that every time he cries, he catches your attention.Keep in mind that this step is a bit complicated because you have to teach the dog to behave and it will be essential that all family members follow the same rules.
A dog sleeps about 13 hours a day, 8 or 9 hours at night, the remaining hours are naps you take during the day, if you have ruled out the possibility that your dog may have a health problem and cannot sleep check the following:
As we explained in the previous point with the puppy, a good advice is to heat the dog’s bed before bed, if you find that with all these changes your dog runs out of sleep, you should consult a specialist in animal behavior.
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