{"id":16649,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","slug":"can-puppies-sleep-in-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/","title":{"rendered":"Can puppies sleep in dark?"},"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\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/#Can_puppies_sleep_in_dark\" title=\"Can puppies sleep in dark?\">Can puppies sleep in dark?<\/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\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/#Is_it_okay_for_my_dog_to_sleep_in_the_dark\" title=\"Is it okay for my dog to sleep in the dark?\">Is it okay for my dog to sleep in the dark?<\/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\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/#Where_should_my_puppy_sleep_at_night_time\" title=\"Where should my puppy sleep at night time?\">Where should my puppy sleep at night time?<\/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\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/#Should_puppy_sleep_in_the_dark\" title=\"Should puppy sleep in the dark?\">Should puppy sleep in the dark?<\/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\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/#Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_sleep_in_the_dark\" title=\"Is it OK for dogs to sleep in the dark?\">Is it OK for dogs to sleep in the dark?<\/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\/can-puppies-sleep-in-dark\/#Do_puppies_Afraid_of_the_dark\" title=\"Do puppies Afraid of the dark?\">Do puppies Afraid of the dark?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_sleep_in_dark\"><\/span>Can puppies sleep in dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep<b>when it gets dark, melatonin increases in the body. Turning off the lights can help regulate your puppy&#8217;s system and sleep. However, if your puppy is truly afraid, you can try using a nightlight near his crate or in the room where he sleeps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_for_my_dog_to_sleep_in_the_dark\"><\/span>Is it okay for my dog to sleep in the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Their Sleeping Area Quiet and Dark: Mammals have circadian rhythms that are influenced by light15, so <b>it&#8217;s easier for your dog to sleep at night if it&#8217;s dark or dim. It&#8217;s also easier for them to sleep if they aren&#8217;t being interrupted by excessive noise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_my_puppy_sleep_at_night_time\"><\/span>Where should my puppy sleep at night time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most puppies do best in <b>a crate with a soft and suitable bed or bedding tucked inside. Crates keep your little guy corralled and away from temptations and dangers while you get some shut-eye too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_puppy_sleep_in_the_dark\"><\/span>Should puppy sleep in the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are happy with the light off or on when they sleep. Even so, to keep your dog&#8217;s sleep cycles regulated, it&#8217;s a good idea to turn off the lights.  Even this low amount of light can help ease a dog&#8217;s fear of the dark. And <b>most dogs do sleep better in the darktheir sleep cycles are adapted to ours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_dogs_to_sleep_in_the_dark\"><\/span>Is it OK for dogs to sleep in the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep Their Sleeping Area Quiet and Dark: Mammals have circadian rhythms that are influenced by light15, so <b>it&#8217;s easier for your dog to sleep at night if it&#8217;s dark or dim. It&#8217;s also easier for them to sleep if they aren&#8217;t being interrupted by excessive noise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_Afraid_of_the_dark\"><\/span>Do puppies Afraid of the dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turns out, the answer can be &#8216;yes. &#8216; Though <b>a fear of the dark isn&#8217;t super-common in dogs, it does sometimes occur. A light-up collar makes your dog glow at night!<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can puppies sleep in dark?Is it okay for my dog to sleep in the dark?Where should my puppy sleep at night time?Should puppy sleep in the dark?Is it OK for dogs to sleep in the dark?Do puppies Afraid of the dark? Can puppies sleep in dark? 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