{"id":3315,"date":"2021-02-24T11:25:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T11:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/?p=3315"},"modified":"2021-02-26T05:51:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T05:51:47","slug":"do-dogs-sleep-all-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysleepingdog.com\/do-dogs-sleep-all-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Dogs Sleep All Night?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are a pet parent to a dog, you know they sleep a lot; perhaps enough to even make you a little jealous. Dogs spend most of their day napping. It makes you wonder whether they will have any sleep to spare for the night. Do dogs sleep all night? Or perhaps they stay awake?<\/span><\/p>\n Is it okay for your dog to sleep all night and day or is that an indicator of an underlying issue? If you are new to having a dog, you may find their sleeping patterns a bit difficult to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n You probably have plenty of questions about your dog’s sleeping habits. In this article, we will look at several issues on dog sleeping patterns and habits.<\/span><\/p>\n A normal, healthy, well-adjusted dog should sleep for between 12hours-14hours in a 24-hour cycle. Some can even sleep for up to 18hours-20hours in a 24-hour day.<\/span><\/p>\n So, do dogs sleep all night? <\/span><\/p>\n The sleeping hours recommended for dogs above is inclusive of naps taken throughout the day. Several factors influence the amount of time a dog spends sleeping; the main ones are:<\/span><\/p>\n Puppies tire out quickly because of how hyper-active they tend to be while awake. They also need plenty of sleep (up to 18 hours) so that their bodies can channel their energy towards growth.<\/span><\/p>\n By design, dogs are crepuscular animals meaning they tend to be more active at dusk and or dawn. However, after being domesticated, dogs have learned to adapt to the microenvironment created by their pet parents at home.<\/span><\/p>\n A dog\u2019s sleeping pattern is adaptable and flexible.<\/span><\/p>\n The answer to this question is a solid \u201cit depends\u201d. According to the Adaptive Sleep Theory, periods of wakefulness and being asleep evolved as a means of conserving energy. In line with this theory, when dogs are not engaged in any activity they sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n Ideally, when you go to bed at night you are not engaging your dog hence you expect it to sleep. However, this is not always the case. Remember, dogs have personalities and may react differently to different situations. Some dogs are exceptions to the rule.<\/span><\/p>\n They would rather keep you up at night than take a snooze. If your dog is not sleeping through the night, there might be several reasons why.<\/span><\/p>\n [Related, check out the Best Dog Crates and Cages<\/a>]<\/p>\n When you come home from work, you are probably dog tired (pun intended) and just want to go to bed. Your dog, however, has other plans and is jumping all around the house like “I want to play! I want to play!” If this is the story of your life, there might be several reasons why your dog is not sleeping through the night.<\/span><\/p>\n If all members of your household spend their day away from home and your dog is left alone, it will probably sleep the whole day. Your dog may exhaust their sleeping hours during the day and be more alert at night.<\/span><\/p>\n Dogs need to be engaged in both physical and mental activities to utilize their stored energy. If your dog is not engaged during the day, it will have excess energy at night.<\/span><\/p>\n The excess energy may cause anxiety and restlessness in your dog interfering with their night sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n A dog\u2019s sensitivity to the ingredients or quality of its food may cause it to be restless. Hydration is vital for dogs too. Feeding your dog too close to bedtime may also affect their night sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n Dogs, just like humans, like to be cozy and comfortable while sleeping. If the dog finds either its bed or its designated sleeping area uncomfortable, it may not sleep well hence keep getting up in the middle of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n Grounding refers to direct contact with the electrons on the earth\u2019s surface. Research has shown that grounding has a positive effect on a dog’s circadian rhythm and overall wellness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your dog spends too much time indoors it is probably not well grounded. Inadequate grounding can cause physiological dysfunctions like lack of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n Exposure to Electromagnetic Forces (EMFs) from electronics in the home may affect your dog\u2019s physiological functions including sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n Health conditions like cognitive dysfunction syndrome and sleep apnea may cause restlessness and lack of sleep in a dog. If you were wondering \u201cDo dogs sleep all night?” I guess now you know why some dogs do not sleep through the night.<\/span><\/p>\n [Related, check out the Best Dog Beds and Houses<\/a>]<\/p>\n If your dog is not sleeping through the night, then you probably aren\u2019t either. The lack of sleep on your part is probably why the question \u201cDo dogs sleep all night?\u201d is on your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n As a pet parent, you want the best for your dog, including the best sleep. Below are a few things you can do to help your dog sleep the whole night.<\/span><\/p>\n If you were wondering \u201cDo dogs sleep all night?\u201d now you know. Although dogs can sleep both during the day, their night sleep is just as important. If you are concerned about your dog not sleeping through the night, observe their behavior, then take corrective measures. Keep your dog active and engaged during the day<\/a> to help them sleep all night.<\/span><\/p>\nHow Much Sleep Should a Dog Get?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Do Dogs Sleep All Night?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Why Your Dog is Not Sleeping Through the Night<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Too much time alone during the day<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Inadequate physical and mental exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Wrong diet and poor feeding schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Uncomfortable bedding or sleeping spot<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Inadequate grounding\/earthing<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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EMFs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Health Conditions<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How to Help Your Dog Sleep the Whole Night<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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