{"id":18189,"date":"2022-03-25T11:04:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:04:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:33","slug":"what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do when your dog wakes up?"},"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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wakes_up\" title=\"What do you do when your dog wakes up?\">What do you do when your dog wakes up?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_did_my_dog_suddenly_wake_up\" title=\"Why did my dog suddenly wake up?\">Why did my dog suddenly wake up?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_shouldnt_you_wake_a_sleeping_dog\" title=\"Why shouldnt you wake a sleeping dog?\">Why shouldnt you wake a sleeping dog?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#What_happens_if_you_wake_up_a_sleeping_dog\" title=\"What happens if you wake up a sleeping dog?\">What happens if you wake up a sleeping dog?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#What_do_dogs_do_when_they_wake_up\" title=\"What do dogs do when they wake up?\">What do dogs do when they wake up?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wakes_up_at_night\" title=\"What do you do when your dog wakes up at night?\">What do you do when your dog wakes up at night?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_later\" title=\"How do I get my dog to sleep later?\">How do I get my dog to sleep later?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_randomly\" title=\"Why does my dog wake up randomly?\">Why does my dog wake up randomly?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_waking_up_at_night\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly waking up at night?\">Why is my dog suddenly waking up at night?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_randomly_wake_up_and_look_at_me\" title=\"Why does my dog randomly wake up and look at me?\">Why does my dog randomly wake up and look at me?<\/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\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Can_dogs_wake_up_from_nightmares\" title=\"Can dogs wake up from nightmares?\">Can dogs wake up from nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Is_it_safe_to_wake_up_a_sleeping_dog\" title=\"Is it safe to wake up a sleeping dog?\">Is it safe to wake up a sleeping dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Is_it_bad_to_wake_a_sleeping_puppy\" title=\"Is it bad to wake a sleeping puppy?\">Is it bad to wake a sleeping puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Should_you_wake_a_sleeping_dog_to_pee\" title=\"Should you wake a sleeping dog to pee?\">Should you wake a sleeping dog to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Is_it_OK_to_pet_a_sleeping_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to pet a sleeping dog?\">Is it OK to pet a sleeping dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Is_it_OK_to_wake_a_dreaming_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to wake a dreaming dog?\">Is it OK to wake a dreaming dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Is_it_bad_to_wake_up_a_sleeping_puppy\" title=\"Is it bad to wake up a sleeping puppy?\">Is it bad to wake up a sleeping puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_cant_you_wake_a_sleeping_dog\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t you wake a sleeping dog?\">Why can&#8217;t you wake a sleeping dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_do_dogs_shake_when_they_first_wake_up\" title=\"Why do dogs shake when they first wake up?\">Why do dogs shake when they first wake up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#How_do_dogs_know_when_to_wake_up\" title=\"How do dogs know when to wake up?\">How do dogs know when to wake up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Do_all_dogs_stretch_when_they_wake_up\" title=\"Do all dogs stretch when they wake up?\">Do all dogs stretch when they wake up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_waking_in_the_night\" title=\"How do I stop my dog waking in the night?\">How do I stop my dog waking in the night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_at_3am_every_night\" title=\"Why does my dog wake up at 3am every night?\">Why does my dog wake up at 3am every night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_waking_up_so_early\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from waking up so early?\">How do I stop my dog from waking up so early?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-when-your-dog-wakes-up\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_waking_at_5am\" title=\"How do I stop my dog waking at 5am?\">How do I stop my dog waking at 5am?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wakes_up\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog wakes up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Waking You Up Early:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Isn&#8217;t Sick. If your dog hasn&#8217;t always woken you up early but has recently started to, he could be sick.  <\/li>\n<li>Turn the Room Into a Sleepy Environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Take Your Dog Out Right Before Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Gets Plenty of Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Put Your Dog on a Schedule.<\/li>\n<p>17 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dog_suddenly_wake_up\"><\/span>Why did my dog suddenly wake up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A normal sound or movement might actually sound or look different to an older dog with hearing or eye issues. That could trigger the dog to wake up suddenly due to <b>thinking the sound is abnormal. Dogs also dream so the issue could be caused by a nervous reaction due to what the dog is currently dreaming about.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_shouldnt_you_wake_a_sleeping_dog\"><\/span>Why shouldnt you wake a sleeping dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s an old saying: Never wake a sleeping dog. There is actually a lot of truth to that. Be sure to remind children not to wake a sleeping dog, as <b>they can startle and elicit an aggressive response. If you do need to wake your dog, tap them gently on the rear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_wake_up_a_sleeping_dog\"><\/span>What happens if you wake up a sleeping dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs deep in sleep, particularly older dogs, <b>may be startled if suddenly awakened, leading to nipping the hand that shook them awake. Even if they&#8217;d never do harm in normal situations, a startled sleeping dog can be accidentally vengeful. To avoid a reactive response, it&#8217;s best to use a gentle voice to wake your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_do_when_they_wake_up\"><\/span>What do dogs do when they wake up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may <b>shake their head and body as soon as they wake up in order to loosen up. They&#8217;ve been in the same stationary position for an extended period of time so it&#8217;s only natural that they do some body shaking to stretch the muscles out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wakes_up_at_night\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog wakes up at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is waking regularly at night, <b>seek veterinary attention. It may be necessary to rule out some disease processes but sometimes in the early stages all that may be needed is to establish a good night time routine. Even though this condition may be frustrating, avoid punishing or scolding your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_later\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to sleep later?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making time for your dog to exercise more during the day will help tire him out by bedtime. Provide your dog with a comfortable place to sleep so he is likely to stay there longer. As late as possible, take your dog outside to go potty so he can better sleep through the night. Give your dog a bedtime routine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_randomly\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake up randomly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons that dogs wake their owners up could be <b>to use the bathroom, they are hungry for food, or they are just plain bored and want to be with you. These common reasons could come from any dog of any age but depending on the temperament and how your dog acts, it may be best to prepare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_waking_up_at_night\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly waking up at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal upset are a few of the common problems that may cause an increase need to eliminate. This increased frequency will be present during the day as well but are often more noticeable to the pet owner in the middle of the night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_randomly_wake_up_and_look_at_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog randomly wake up and look at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, a lot of dog staring is exactly what it seems  <b>an expression of love. Just as humans stare into the eyes of someone they adore, dogs will stare at their owners to express affection. In fact, mutual staring between humans and dogs releases oxytocin, known as the love hormone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_wake_up_from_nightmares\"><\/span>Can dogs wake up from nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Waking You Up Early:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Isn&#8217;t Sick. If your dog hasn&#8217;t always woken you up early but has recently started to, he could be sick.  <\/li>\n<li>Turn the Room Into a Sleepy Environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Take Your Dog Out Right Before Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Gets Plenty of Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Put Your Dog on a Schedule.<\/li>\n<p>17 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_wake_up_a_sleeping_dog\"><\/span>Is it safe to wake up a sleeping dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Kennel Club, <b>owners should let sleeping dogs lie. Disrupting a dog during REM sleep, which is the sleep cycle in which most dreams occur, can cause serious consequences, says the AKC.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_wake_a_sleeping_puppy\"><\/span>Is it bad to wake a sleeping puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Daytime napping is perfectly healthy for your new pup.<\/b> Puppies, like babies, will often fall asleep right where they are. Do not disturb or wake up your sleeping puppy  just let him or her rest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_wake_a_sleeping_dog_to_pee\"><\/span>Should you wake a sleeping dog to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then the answer is YES. <b>You should wake your puppy up to pee at night! Once a puppy reaches 4-6 months old, they will have almost a full-sized bladder and are able to hold in their urine for longer. With proper potty training, you and your dog might get through the night without wet incidents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_pet_a_sleeping_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to pet a sleeping dog?<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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_wake_a_dreaming_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to wake a dreaming dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no simple answer, but The general consensus is that <b>it&#8217;s NOT a good idea to wake up a dreaming dogeven if that dream is a nightmare. Dogs have similar sleep patterns as humans. That means they get the most rest during their REM sleep cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_wake_up_a_sleeping_puppy\"><\/span>Is it bad to wake up a sleeping puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Daytime napping is perfectly healthy for your new pup. Thirty minutes to two hours is a typical time span for a healthy pup nap. Puppies, like babies, will often fall asleep right where they are. <b>Do not disturb or wake up your sleeping puppy  just let him or her rest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_you_wake_a_sleeping_dog\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t you wake a sleeping dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s an old saying: Never wake a sleeping dog. There is actually a lot of truth to that. Be sure to remind children not to wake a sleeping dog, as <b>they can startle and elicit an aggressive response. If you do need to wake your dog, tap them gently on the rear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_shake_when_they_first_wake_up\"><\/span>Why do dogs shake when they first wake up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Waking You Up Early:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Isn&#8217;t Sick. If your dog hasn&#8217;t always woken you up early but has recently started to, he could be sick.  <\/li>\n<li>Turn the Room Into a Sleepy Environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Take Your Dog Out Right Before Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Gets Plenty of Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Put Your Dog on a Schedule.<\/li>\n<p>17 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_know_when_to_wake_up\"><\/span>How do dogs know when to wake up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason why dogs shake when they get up is just like us, Jackie Cameron, dog trainer and founder of No Kill Kern, tells The Dodo. <b>They want to stretch out and they want to get their muscles ready for activity. Dogs are active beings. When they get up, they want to start moving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dogs_stretch_when_they_wake_up\"><\/span>Do all dogs stretch when they wake up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs, like most mammals, have a circadian rhythm, an internal sense that tells them when to sleep or when to be active. <b>Perhaps it&#8217;s their bodies, though not their minds, that can detect roughly what time it is.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_waking_in_the_night\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog waking in the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Keep Pets from Waking You Up<\/b><\/p>\n<li>First, rule out any medical problems. This was our initial issue.  <\/li>\n<li>Wear your pet out.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed them later at night.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a late night, mechanical feeder.  <\/li>\n<li>Lock them out of the room or put them in a crate (dogs).  <\/li>\n<li>Consider natural remedies (but ask your vet first!).<\/li>\n<p>4 May 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_at_3am_every_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake up at 3am every night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet is constantly waking you up at 3 am because <b>they are hungry, then adjusting their feeding schedule can help them sleep throughout the night. Or your dog may be waking you up because they have to go outside to use the bathroom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_waking_up_so_early\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from waking up so early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Waking You Up Early:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Isn&#8217;t Sick. If your dog hasn&#8217;t always woken you up early but has recently started to, he could be sick.  <\/li>\n<li>Turn the Room Into a Sleepy Environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Take Your Dog Out Right Before Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Gets Plenty of Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Put Your Dog on a Schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>17 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_waking_at_5am\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog waking at 5am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog wakes up early, consider their bedtime environment, their routine, their health, their energy levels, and their diet too.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ensure a &#8216;Bedtime&#8217; Environment.  <\/li>\n<li>Set a Sleep Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog Isn&#8217;t Sick.  <\/li>\n<li>Bathroom Break.  <\/li>\n<li>Crate Training.  <\/li>\n<li>Ensure a Proper Diet.  <\/li>\n<li>Tire your Dog Out.<\/li>\n<p>13 Jan 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do when your dog wakes up?Why did my dog suddenly wake up?Why shouldnt you wake a sleeping dog?What happens if you wake up a sleeping dog?What do dogs do when they wake up?What do you do when your dog wakes up at night?How do I get my dog to&#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\/18189"}],"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=18189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18189\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}