{"id":4691,"date":"2022-09-07T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T10:21:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T10:21:36","slug":"you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: Should my foster dog sleep in my bed?"},"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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#You_asked_Should_my_foster_dog_sleep_in_my_bed\" title=\"You asked: Should my foster dog sleep in my bed?\">You asked: Should my foster dog sleep in my bed?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Is_it_bad_to_let_your_dog_sleep_in_your_bed\" title=\"Is it bad to let your dog sleep in your bed?\">Is it bad to let your dog sleep in your bed?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Where_should_my_rescue_dog_sleep_first_night\" title=\"Where should my rescue dog sleep first night?\">Where should my rescue dog sleep first night?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_foster_dog\" title=\"How do you comfort a foster dog?\">How do you comfort a foster 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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Can_you_leave_a_foster_dog_alone\" title=\"Can you leave a foster dog alone?\">Can you leave a foster dog alone?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs pick a favorite person?\">Do dogs pick a favorite person?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Do_dogs_know_when_humans_are_sleeping\" title=\"Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?\">Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Do_I_ignore_my_dog_crying_at_night\" title=\"Do I ignore my dog crying at night?\">Do I ignore my dog crying at night?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#How_do_you_settle_a_rescue_dog_at_night\" title=\"How do you settle a rescue dog at night?\">How do you settle a rescue dog 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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#How_do_you_calm_a_rescue_dog_at_night\" title=\"How do you calm a rescue dog at night?\">How do you calm a rescue dog at night?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Is_fostering_a_dog_expensive\" title=\"Is fostering a dog expensive?\">Is fostering a dog expensive?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#How_do_you_calm_an_anxious_foster_dog\" title=\"How do you calm an anxious foster dog?\">How do you calm an anxious foster 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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Should_I_put_my_dog_in_a_crate_at_night\" title=\"Should I put my dog in a crate at night?\">Should I put my dog in a crate at night?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Can_I_leave_my_dog_home_alone_for_2_days\" title=\"Can I leave my dog home alone for 2 days?\">Can I leave my dog home alone for 2 days?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_dog_indoors_all_day\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep a dog indoors all day?\">Is it cruel to keep a dog indoors all day?<\/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\/you-asked-should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed\/#Can_my_dog_stay_home_alone_for_8_hours\" title=\"Can my dog stay home alone for 8 hours?\">Can my dog stay home alone for 8 hours?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_Should_my_foster_dog_sleep_in_my_bed\"><\/span>You asked: Should my foster dog sleep in my bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">SLEEP. Your dog should be able to sleep in a place where he feels safe.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let the dog sleep in a human bed with kids or other pets, as this can make the dog possessive of people. Since this is a foster dog, we need to set her up for success once she\u2019s adopted.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-let-dog-sleep-in-your-bed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it OK to let dog sleep in your bed?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-to-let-your-dog-sleep-in-your-bed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_let_your_dog_sleep_in_your_bed\"><\/span>Is it bad to let your dog sleep in your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Letting your dog sleep in your bed may trigger dominance and\/or aggression in the dog. They could start to see your bed as their own territory and growl at you if you or your partner comes towards the bed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w9_CRibvtnY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-should-my-rescue-dog-sleep-first-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_my_rescue_dog_sleep_first_night\"><\/span>Where should my rescue dog sleep first night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take your pup to her new sleeping space, which should be set up with a Kong, your old sweatshirt, and a bed for her. If she\u2019s not in a crate, I\u2019d recommend putting up some dog gates to keep her in the general sleeping area. If she\u2019s sleeping in your bed, just close your bedroom door.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-comfort-a-foster-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_foster_dog\"><\/span>How do you comfort a foster dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does it take to decompress a dog?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Forget expectations. No matter how much you plan, you won\u2019t know how a dog is going to react in their new environment until after you bring him home.<\/li>\n<li>Take your time.<\/li>\n<li>Keep calm.<\/li>\n<li>Give them space.<\/li>\n<li>Keep them on a leash.<\/li>\n<li>Crate train.<\/li>\n<li>Slow introductions.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise them every day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-leave-a-foster-dog-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_leave_a_foster_dog_alone\"><\/span>Can you leave a foster dog alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t leave your foster dog unattended with your resident dog. Even if they seem to get along well in your presence, you should separate the dogs when you leave your house. After a week, you may determine that this is no longer necessary, but be sure to always remove all toys, food, chews and start slowly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-pick-a-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs pick a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality.\u00a0 In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-when-humans-are-sleeping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_humans_are_sleeping\"><\/span>Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Increases Sense of Security<\/p>\n<p>Think about it \u2014 your dog\u2019s instinct is to protect. They will let you know immediately if anything is amiss while you are asleep.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-i-ignore-my-dog-crying-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_ignore_my_dog_crying_at_night\"><\/span>Do I ignore my dog crying at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although initially you may experience plenty of sleepless nights, it is better to ignore any barking or whining at night from the get go. As long as your dog is comfortable, it will come to no harm and this attention seeking behaviour should only last for a short time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/puppy-crying-at-night-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Puppy Crying at Night: Why It Happens, and What You Can Do\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w9_CRibvtnY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-settle-a-rescue-dog-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_settle_a_rescue_dog_at_night\"><\/span>How do you settle a rescue dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to get a dog to settle at night. You may prefer for your adopted dog to sleep in the same room as or near your bedroom for the first few nights. If you are using a dog crate you can move this to your bedroom and then gradually move them to another area of the house as they become more settled.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-calm-a-rescue-dog-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_rescue_dog_at_night\"><\/span>How do you calm a rescue dog at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Settling a rescue dog at night<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Your new rescue dog may want to sleep in your room, so if you want your dog to sleep in a separate room, start out as you mean to continue. Place an emphasis upon calm direction giving and maintaining the house rules.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-fostering-a-dog-expensive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fostering_a_dog_expensive\"><\/span>Is fostering a dog expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Costs of Being a Dog Foster Parent<\/p>\n<p>Fostering a dog, on the other hand, is nearly free. \u201cIn theory, all expenses are incurred by the shelter or rescue to whom the dog belongs,\u201d Stewart explained. \u201cThey will provide the food, supplies and medical care needed to care for the dog while in foster<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-calm-an-anxious-foster-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_an_anxious_foster_dog\"><\/span>How do you calm an anxious foster dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Exercise Your Dog. If your dog has separation anxiety, the obvious way to ease their mind is to never leave them alone. That is not a reality for most pet owners, so using exercise as both a bonding time and to tire out your pet is often an easy fix!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/odDhjZy1DWI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-put-my-dog-in-a-crate-at-night\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_put_my_dog_in_a_crate_at_night\"><\/span>Should I put my dog in a crate at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your dog is crate trained and house trained fully, you can leave the dog in a crate for up to 8 hours. A three-month-old puppy should be fine in the crate for three hours. Puppies should sleep in their crates at night, as this helps them learn to sleep through the night.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-leave-my-dog-home-alone-for-2-days\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_leave_my_dog_home_alone_for_2_days\"><\/span>Can I leave my dog home alone for 2 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog will be just fine staying in your home while you\u2019re gone. Depending on how much of the two days you will spend away from home, you can ask a friend, neighbor or family member to stop in once or twice to check on your dog and provide some loving company.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-keep-a-dog-indoors-all-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_dog_indoors_all_day\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep a dog indoors all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog stay inside all day? An indoor dog should be able to spend a day (not more than eight hours) alone at home without separation anxiety, accidents or destructive behaviours. However, it\u2019s important that they are taken outside for a long walk and bathroom break before leaving them inside for the day.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-G16EX6b8Xg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-my-dog-stay-home-alone-for-8-hours\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_stay_home_alone_for_8_hours\"><\/span>Can my dog stay home alone for 8 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most experts agree you shouldn\u2019t leave your adult dog alone for more than eight to 10 hours, but some dogs (especially ones with small bladders) can\u2019t last that long. DO prepare your dog before you go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: Should my foster dog sleep in my bed?Is it bad to let your dog sleep in your bed?Where should my rescue dog sleep first night?How do you comfort a foster dog?Can you leave a foster dog alone?Do dogs pick a favorite person?Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?Do I ignore&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194422,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Should-my-foster-dog-sleep-in-my-bed.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4691"}],"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=4691"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194423,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4691\/revisions\/194423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}