{"id":10758,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:50","slug":"how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know when a dog is going to sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_going_to_sleep\" title=\"How do you know when a dog is going to sleep?\">How do you know when a dog is going to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_goes_to_sleep\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog goes to sleep?\">What does it mean when a dog goes to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#How_do_you_make_a_dog_go_to_sleep\" title=\"How do you make a dog go to sleep?\">How do you make a dog go to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_asleep\" title=\"How do you know when a dog is asleep?\">How do you know when a dog is asleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#How_quickly_does_a_dog_fall_asleep\" title=\"How quickly does a dog fall asleep?\">How quickly does a dog fall asleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#Do_dogs_fully_fall_asleep\" title=\"Do dogs fully fall asleep?\">Do dogs fully fall asleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#Do_dogs_sleep_right_through_the_night\" title=\"Do dogs sleep right through the night?\">Do dogs sleep right through the night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_just_wants_to_sleep\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog just wants to sleep?\">What does it mean when your dog just wants to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_sleeping_alone\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly sleeping alone?\">Why is my dog suddenly sleeping alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_loves_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog loves you?\">How do you know if your dog loves you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-going-to-sleep\/#Should_I_pet_my_dog_while_sleeping\" title=\"Should I pet my dog while sleeping?\">Should I pet my dog while sleeping?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_going_to_sleep\"><\/span>How do you know when a dog is going to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM, who serves on the advisory board for Pup Life Today, dogs will sleep in this position <b>when they are feeling comfortable with their surroundings and are at a comfortable temperature. It&#8217;s also when they&#8217;re likely to get the most deep sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_goes_to_sleep\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog goes to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Six Strategies to Make a Dog Sleep<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Strategy One: Exercise Your Dog to Help Her Sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Strategy Two: Teach Your Dog to Relax.<\/li>\n<li>Strategy Three: Give Your Dog a Quiet Place to Sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Strategy Four: Give Chew Toys to Help Your Dog Relax and Sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Strategy Five: Play Calming Music to Help Your Dog Sleep.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_dog_go_to_sleep\"><\/span>How do you make a dog go to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main explanation of this is <b>likely protection. Sleeping at your feet provides the dog with a defense strategy or to sense danger easily. When we hug or cuddle our pets while sleeping, it provides them with limited ability to defend themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_asleep\"><\/span>How do you know when a dog is asleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>So, the next time you find your dog sleeping, consider noticing the following sleeping positions to understand what they mean:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Sleeping on Their Side.<\/li>\n<li>Curled up In a Ball.<\/li>\n<li>The Superman: Sprawled Out on the Tummy.<\/li>\n<li>Paws Up In The Air.<\/li>\n<li>Back-to-Back or Snuggled Up.<\/li>\n<li>Buried in Toys.<\/li>\n<p>07-Sept-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_a_dog_fall_asleep\"><\/span>How quickly does a dog fall asleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Entering sleep, they take <b>about 10 minutes to transition from the slow wave  during which breathing slows, blood pressure drops, and heart rate decreases  into rapid eye movement (REM).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_fully_fall_asleep\"><\/span>Do dogs fully fall asleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>average dog spends 50% of their day sleeping, 30% lounging but awake, and 20% being active. A sleeping pupper just plain adorable, but they are actually working their brains while they snooze. Brain scans performed by researchers in Hungary show that they can even be learning in their sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_sleep_right_through_the_night\"><\/span>Do dogs sleep right through the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike humans, who generally sleep once a day, at night, <b>dogs sleep both at night and throughout the day. Research shows that dogs get around 10 to 12 hours of sleep over the course of a 24-hour day.  Like humans, dogs are diurnal animals, which means that they get a majority of their sleep at night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_just_wants_to_sleep\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog just wants to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many diseases and age-related problems can come with a change in sleeping patterns. 1 <b>Stress and separation anxiety can also manifest in extra daytime snoozing. In most cases, a dog that sleeps for 12 or more hours per day is no cause for concern. That&#8217;s just normal!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_sleeping_alone\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly sleeping alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog may be isolating himself <b>because of a mental or physical condition, the reason of which could vary. Anxieties and fears are commonly seen in dogs, and can develop due to a number of reasons, such as poor socialization or trauma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_loves_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog loves you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog might jump on you, lick your face, and they&#8217;ll definitely wag their tail. Being excited and happy to see you is one way you can be assured they love and miss you. They seek physical contact. This can come in the form of a quick nuzzle, a cuddle, or the famous lean.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_pet_my_dog_while_sleeping\"><\/span>Should I pet my dog while sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should you pet a sleeping dog? Petting dogs when they are sleeping can disrupt their sleep. As a general rule, <b>it&#8217;s a good idea to avoid touching a sleeping dog unless the dog is whimpering or shaking. In that instance, a gentle pat can help soothe the dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know when a dog is going to sleep?What does it mean when a dog goes to sleep?How do you make a dog go to sleep?How do you know when a dog is asleep?How quickly does a dog fall asleep?Do dogs fully fall asleep?Do dogs sleep right through the night?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10758"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10758\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}