{"id":20994,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:21","slug":"why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs try to wake you 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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_do_dogs_try_to_wake_you_up\" title=\"Why do dogs try to wake you up?\">Why do dogs try to wake you 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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#How_do_you_get_your_dog_to_stop_waking_you_up\" title=\"How do you get your dog to stop waking you up?\">How do you get your dog to stop waking you 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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_me_up_at_5am\" title=\"Why does my dog wake me up at 5am?\">Why does my dog wake me up at 5am?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_waking_up_during_the_night\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly waking up during the night?\">Why is my dog suddenly waking up during the night?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_waking_me_up_at_4am\" title=\"Why does my dog keep waking me up at 4am?\">Why does my dog keep waking me up at 4am?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_me_up_and_not_my_wife\" title=\"Why does my dog wake me up and not my wife?\">Why does my dog wake me up and not my wife?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_waking_you_up\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from waking you up?\">How do you stop a dog from waking you up?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_do_dogs_push_on_you_when_they_sleep\" title=\"Why do dogs push on you when they sleep?\">Why do dogs push on you when they 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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_waking_me_up\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from waking me up?\">How do I stop my dog from waking me up?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why is my dog waking me up for no reason?\">Why is my dog waking me up for no reason?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_so_much_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog wake up so much at night?\">Why does my dog wake up so much at night?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_at_3am\" title=\"Why is my dog waking me up at 3am?\">Why is my dog waking me up at 3am?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_me_up_every_morning_at_the_same_time\" title=\"Why does my dog wake me up every morning at the same time?\">Why does my dog wake me up every morning at the same time?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_wakes_up_too_early\" title=\"What do I do if my dog wakes up too early?\">What do I do if my dog wakes up too early?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#How_does_my_dog_know_what_time_I_wake_up\" title=\"How does my dog know what time I wake up?\">How does my dog know what time I wake up?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_waking_up_in_the_middle_of_the_night\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from waking up in the middle of the night?\">How do I stop my dog from waking up in the middle of the night?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_is_my_older_dog_restless_at_night_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my older dog restless at night all of a sudden?\">Why is my older dog restless at night all of a sudden?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_suddenly\" title=\"Why does my dog wake up suddenly?\">Why does my dog wake up suddenly?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_at_4am\" title=\"Why does my dog wake up at 4am?\">Why does my dog wake up at 4am?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_in_the_middle_of_the_night\" title=\"Why is my dog waking me up in the middle of the night?\">Why is my dog waking me up in the middle of 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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_waking_up_at_3am\" title=\"Why does my dog keep waking up at 3am?\">Why does my dog keep waking up at 3am?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_only_wake_me_up_and_not_my_wife\" title=\"Why does my dog only wake me up and not my wife?\">Why does my dog only wake me up and not my wife?<\/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\/why-do-dogs-try-to-wake-you-up\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_next_to_me_and_not_my_wife\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep next to me and not my wife?\">Why does my dog sleep next to me and not my wife?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_try_to_wake_you_up\"><\/span>Why do dogs try to wake you up?<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=\"How_do_you_get_your_dog_to_stop_waking_you_up\"><\/span>How do you get your dog to stop waking you up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stop a Dog From Waking You Up Too Early<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rule out physical causes.<\/li>\n<li>Provide plenty of exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog later.<\/li>\n<li>Take a late bathroom break.<\/li>\n<li>Make the bedroom for sleeping.<\/li>\n<li>Ignore, ignore, ignore.<\/li>\n<li>Be persistent.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_me_up_at_5am\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake me up at 5am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make Sure Your Dog Isn&#8217;t Sick Several medical problems can cause your dog to wake up early. Your dog might wake up early due to <b>a urinary tract infection, joint pain, or even due to dementia. If your dog frequently wakes up too early be sure to monitor them for signs of illness and distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_waking_up_during_the_night\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly waking up during the 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_keep_waking_me_up_at_4am\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep waking me up at 4am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three main reasons why your dog might wake you up earlier than you want to get up. <b>They&#8217;re likely either hungry, need to use the bathroom, or they just want to play or be near you. Your dog can&#8217;t feed itself, so if he&#8217;s waking you up early, he could be wanting you to fill his bowl up with food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_me_up_and_not_my_wife\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake me up and not my wife?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Because dogs are more active during daylight hours, they tend to sleep more deeply than humans. That means that dogs need more time to fall asleep than we do. If you want to know why dogs may wake us up, you should look at the way they sleep. They sleep in short bursts, which means they wake earlier than most people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_waking_you_up\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from waking you up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stop a Dog From Waking You Up Too Early<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rule out physical causes.<\/li>\n<li>Provide plenty of exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog later.<\/li>\n<li>Take a late bathroom break.<\/li>\n<li>Make the bedroom for sleeping.<\/li>\n<li>Ignore, ignore, ignore.<\/li>\n<li>Be persistent.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_push_on_you_when_they_sleep\"><\/span>Why do dogs push on you when they sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog sleeps on you, your feet, or lays up against you, <b>he is saying you&#8217;re one of the pack. Resting his head or nuzzling you is also often a sign of affection. Your dog will most likely do this during the daytime, too. The other possibility is dominance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_waking_me_up\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from waking me 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_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why is my dog waking me up for no reason?<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.  Setting boundaries, giving your dog what he needs, and helping him feel comfortable, safe, and near you can help with your dog waking you up in the night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_so_much_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake up so much 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_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_at_3am\"><\/span>Why is my dog waking me up at 3am?<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_waking_at_5am\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog waking at 5am?<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.<\/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_does_my_dog_wake_me_up_every_morning_at_the_same_time\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake me up every morning at the same time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons that dogs wake their owners up could be to use the bathroom, they are hungry for food, or they are just plain bored and want to be with you.  <b>Setting boundaries, giving your dog what he needs, and helping him feel comfortable, safe, and near you can help with your dog waking you up in the night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_wakes_up_too_early\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog wakes up too early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>My Dog Wakes Up Too Early!<\/b><\/p>\n<li>1) Rule out medical conditions.  <\/li>\n<li>2) If your dog wakes up too early, tire him out the night before.  <\/li>\n<li>3) Feed him earlier\/ better; make last call later.  <\/li>\n<li>4) Reduce stimuli in the bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>5) If your dog wakes up too early, train him to sleep in.<\/li>\n<p>16-Apr-2010<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_my_dog_know_what_time_I_wake_up\"><\/span>How does my dog know what time I wake up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs, like most mammals, have a circadian rhythm, an internal sense that tells them when to sleep or when to be active. 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_from_waking_up_in_the_middle_of_the_night\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from waking up in the middle of 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>04-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=\"Why_is_my_older_dog_restless_at_night_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my older dog restless at night all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As they age, our dogs often suffer a decline in functioning. Their memory, their ability to learn, their awareness and their senses of sight and hearing can all deteriorate. This deterioration can cause disturbances in their sleep-wake cycles, making them restless at night but sleepy during the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_suddenly\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake up suddenly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like all animals, a startle reflex is a dog&#8217;s brain and body&#8217;s way of helping protect them from potential danger. <b>Sleep startle is also sometimes known as sleep aggression and occurs when a dog is woken up suddenly or unexpectedly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wake_up_at_4am\"><\/span>Why does my dog wake up at 4am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog might wake up early for simple reasons: <b>being uncomfortable and needing a bathroom break to name a couple. However, more serious reasons include painful health conditions and separation anxiety. To get to the bottom of your dog&#8217;s early morning habits, read on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_waking_me_up_in_the_middle_of_the_night\"><\/span>Why is my dog waking me up in the middle of 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>04-May-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_waking_up_at_3am\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep waking up at 3am?<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_does_my_dog_only_wake_me_up_and_not_my_wife\"><\/span>Why does my dog only wake me up and not my wife?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do dogs wake up so easily? <b>Dogs&#8217; sleep patterns differ from humans&#8217; because they need to stay awake all night long, while humans don&#8217;t. Also, dogs usually sleep during the day, whereas humans usually only sleep at night. Because dogs are more active during daylight hours, they tend to sleep more deeply than humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_next_to_me_and_not_my_wife\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep next to me and not my wife?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason your dog may prefer you as its sleeping buddy is because <b>you smell better than your husband does. There aren&#8217;t many scents that can upset a dog, but some strong scents can discourage them. Alcohol, smoke, and sweat are the main scents that could make your dog choose you over your husband.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do dogs try to wake you up?How do you get your dog to stop waking you up?Why does my dog wake me up at 5am?Why is my dog suddenly waking up during the night?Why does my dog keep waking me up at 4am?Why does my dog wake me up and not&#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\/20994"}],"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=20994"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20994\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}