Should you wake a sleeping dog? I guess you’ve probably heard the phrase “let sleeping dogs lie” and you are right there wondering what this phrase means and how is it related to real-life dogs. To find the right answer, let’s take a look into how dogs sleep, their dreams, how long their sleep last, and sleep rhythms, then we can draw a conclusion on whether or not you should …
Why dogs bark in sleep Dogs are rather complex animals and it takes a lot of time and attention to understand them. They don’t seem as complicated as they actually are because over the years, we’ve made tremendous efforts to understand them and we are a lot more familiar with them than we are with other animals. Yet still, there some things our dogs do which leave us with more …
Relaxing Dog Music for Sleep When I first heard that there’s music out there (relaxing dog music) to help dogs sleep, my mind was blown away. Like, who composes lullabies for dogs? Can they do a concert for dogs. Well, there’s some eeriness to the idea of music for dogs. Medically, dogs need a lot of sleep. Seeing your dog not sleeping at all may be devastating to most …
Why do dogs run in their sleep? (Sleep Walking Dog, Video Courtesy of YouTube) It’s funny and sad to watch your dog running in sleep. I mean it’s not something you get to see every day; more like sleepwalking but rather hilarious but you still have to sympathize with the poor pet. Some dog owners go as far as recording the episode. But why do dogs run in their sleep? …
Why does my dog sleep on the floor instead of her bed? My pooch likes lying around on the floor—it actually got me worried to an extent that I started asking people if the behavior is normal. Checking online, I realized there are many people out there asking the same question. It’s even more worrying if you bought the dog a high-quality dog bed yet it ignores the bed to …
How to Stop Your Dog from Humping You and Your Guests It is the kind of embarrassment that makes you wish you’d gotten a cat. You have guests over at your home – your parents, in-laws, colleagues, or your boss – and out of nowhere, your little rascal of a mutt grabs one of their legs and starts humping away! I had never been a fan of neutering until my …
Why does my dog lay his head on me? There is a unique bond that is shared between humans and dogs that doesn’t require direct communication yet facilitates a deep and satisfying communication between the two. Humans are vocal while dogs communicate more through body language and facial expressions. Your dog’s body expressions can communicate a lot of things; some may take you time to understand. One common expression that …
My Dog Sleeps Against Me My dog sleeps against me or on top of me all the time, so if yours does the same, just know that you are not alone and that it’s normal. Many dog owners are accustomed to their dogs wanting to sleep touching them. It can be a bit frustrating especially if you’ve already bought him/her that comfy memory foam bed but still prefers sleeping against …
Is it safe for dogs to sleep under the blankets? Is it safe for dogs to sleep under the blankets? Sure, there’s no harm but is it a good habit?. My dog always sleeps under blankets during winter seasons at first I used to be so worried because I thought maybe my pooch would suffocate while sleeping. I would always wake up in the middle of the night to go …
8 Best Puncture Proof Dog Pools- Reviewers and Buyers Guide While most dog owners think that dogs fear water, the fact is, most dogs actually enjoy spending their time paddling in water. Even though some may not be great swimmers, playing in a pool is fun for most dogs. Well, if yours isn’t exposed to a lot of swimming, it might have some fear the first few times—but once it …