How much do dogs sleep? New dog owners are just like first-time parents. Owning a dog, especially for the first time comes with some concerns so it’s okay for first time owners to ask questions like how much sleep does the dog need? Ideally, it’s a show of concern which is good. Often, they aren’t sure what’s best for their new pup and spend most of their time monitoring their …
How to Stop Your Dog from Sleeping in Your Bed Dogs offer us companionship; they are our best friends and are like family to us. Sometimes, they accompany us to the work place, go to vacation with us and even attend functions. Given this bond, it is normal to find a dog inseparable from their owner and vice versa. However, like babies, you have to constantly train and remind your …
How to Train Your Dog to Sleep through the Night After a long days work, the last thing you need is a dog to disturb your night sleep. Dogs are very sensitive and always alert for any slight discomfort or disturbance. So it is important to ensure that their needs are well taken care of so that if your dog is still whining and barking in the middle of the …
Why Is My Dog Sleeping All the Time? A sudden change in a dog’s sleeping patterns and sleeping position may reveal to you that something is wrong, which is why you can easily tell when they show some uncommon behavior like sleeping all the time, barking on end, acting aggressively and even whimpering. This is their way of communicating their discomfort, pain, sadness or even excitement. Here are some of …
How to calm a puppy at night Puppies are always so active throughout the day and this may also happen during the night. They may be jumping up and down running all over the house yet you are so tired after a long day and the only thing you want is rest and a peaceful quiet night. So if you have a hyperactive puppy like mine you’ll need to read …
Why do dogs sleep with their eyes open? Does your dog sleep with his (well, to infer his or her) eyes open, or semi open? Well, if he does, you don’t need to get worried or freak out because it’s not a serious condition and it usually happens with many dogs. So, before you can start running to the vet for help, read on to get a good understanding on …
Why is my puppy panting while sleeping? Is it normal? Panting while sleeping is normal in most pets—It’s how they get to cool their bodies off while asleep. However, too much of it could be a red sign indicating a serious health problem. This, often brings us to yet another question: “how can I tell if the panting is normal or abnormal?” Panting is a sign that your dog is trying …
Why does my dog sleep in the closet? It’s late-night and you want to rest after a long day at work, then suddenly you hear some noise coming from the closet. The sound starts getting louder as if someone is in there. You become more perplexed. Is it a person or just my imagination? You decide to go and check it out only to find your dog fast asleep in …