{"id":7224,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:56","slug":"how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should a dog sleep at night?"},"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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_long_should_a_dog_sleep_at_night\" title=\"How long should a dog sleep at night?\">How long should a dog sleep at night?<\/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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_wake_up_at_night\" title=\"Do dogs wake up at night?\">Do dogs wake up at night?<\/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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Are_dogs_ever_fully_sleep\" title=\"Are dogs ever fully sleep?\">Are dogs ever fully 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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_sleep_the_whole_night\" title=\"Do dogs sleep the whole night?\">Do dogs sleep the whole night?<\/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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#What_time_do_dogs_go_to_bed\" title=\"What time do dogs go to bed?\">What time do dogs go to bed?<\/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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_long_does_a_dog_sleep\" title=\"How long does a dog sleep?\">How long does a dog sleep?<\/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-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_sleep_throughout_the_night\" title=\"Do dogs sleep throughout the night?\">Do dogs sleep throughout the 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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_waking_up_at_night\" title=\"Why does my dog keep waking up at night?\">Why does my dog keep 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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Can_dogs_sleep_alone_at_night\" title=\"Can dogs sleep alone at night?\">Can dogs sleep alone 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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_do_I_know_when_my_dog_is_in_deep_sleep\" title=\"How do I know when my dog is in deep sleep?\">How do I know when my dog is in deep sleep?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_not_deep_sleep\" title=\"Do dogs not deep sleep?\">Do dogs not deep sleep?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Are_dogs_actually_sleeping\" title=\"Are dogs actually sleeping?\">Are dogs actually sleeping?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_sleep_all_night_like_humans\" title=\"Do dogs sleep all night like humans?\">Do dogs sleep all night like humans?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_do_dogs_feel_when_they_sleep_with_you\" title=\"How do dogs feel when they sleep with you?\">How do dogs feel when they sleep with you?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_protect_you_when_you_sleep\" title=\"Do dogs protect you when you sleep?\">Do dogs protect you when you sleep?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_know_when_to_sleep_at_night\" title=\"Do dogs know when to sleep at night?\">Do dogs know when to sleep at 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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_like_being_touched_when_sleeping\" title=\"Do dogs like being touched when sleeping?\">Do dogs like being touched when sleeping?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_long_does_a_dog_sleep_at_night\" title=\"How long does a dog sleep at night?\">How long does a dog sleep at night?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_long_do_dogs_sleep_without_waking_up\" title=\"How long do dogs sleep without waking up?\">How long do dogs sleep without waking 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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_through_the_night\" title=\"How can I get my dog to sleep through the night?\">How can I get my dog to sleep through 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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#What_time_do_dogs_usually_sleep\" title=\"What time do dogs usually sleep?\">What time do dogs usually sleep?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#What_time_should_my_dog_sleep_at_night\" title=\"What time should my dog sleep at night?\">What time should my dog sleep at night?<\/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\/how-long-should-a-dog-sleep-at-night\/#Do_dogs_know_when_its_time_for_bed\" title=\"Do dogs know when it&#8217;s time for bed?\">Do dogs know when it&#8217;s time for bed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_dog_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>How long should a dog sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around nine hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_wake_up_at_night\"><\/span>Do dogs wake up at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless proactive measures are taken, <b>it is likely that your pet will wake up at least once throughout the night. In fact, one study reported that 30% of pet owners who shared their bed with their pet said they woke up at least once throughout the night because of something like their dog waking up at night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_ever_fully_sleep\"><\/span>Are dogs ever fully sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like us, <b>dogs get the majority of their deep, restorative sleep from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. In a full sleep cycle, our bodies and minds downshift from wakefulness to drowsiness, light sleep (or non-REM sleep), followed by a final phase known as REM sleep (or rapid eye movement sleep), the deep sleep during which our <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><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>Originally Answered: Do dogs know when humans are sleeping? <b>Definitely. As you wake up they hear your breathing become shallower, and start bouncing around like Tigger!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_sleep_the_whole_night\"><\/span>Do dogs sleep the whole 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_do_dogs_go_to_bed\"><\/span>What time do dogs go to bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually small or tiny dog breeds sleep for about <b>14  16 hours a day. A medium-sized dog, on the other hand, sleeps less than small dog breeds. Their average sleeping hours lie between 10  14 hours a day. Large breeds need more hours of sleep, hence they doze off for 14  18 hours a day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_sleep\"><\/span>How long does a dog sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_sleep_throughout_the_night\"><\/span>Do dogs sleep throughout 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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_waking_up_at_night\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep 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=\"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>04-May-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sleep_alone_at_night\"><\/span>Can dogs sleep alone at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs have medical conditions or experience distress and anxiety when you&#8217;re not there. If this is the case, <b>you should not leave them alone for long periods of time. The best way is to hire a pet sitter or get a friend to stay with your dog at night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_when_my_dog_is_in_deep_sleep\"><\/span>How do I know when my dog is in deep sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Twitching, wagging, leg kicks, and soft barks or grunts are common during REM sleep  these behaviors indicate your dog is getting good, deep sleep. Puppies and elderly dogs, in particular, tend to move more frequently during their sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_not_deep_sleep\"><\/span>Do dogs not deep sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs sleep longer than people, but <b>they spend less time in deep sleep, meaning that they are often easy to wake, and often ready to deal with a non-existent threat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_actually_sleeping\"><\/span>Are dogs actually sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average can change from breed to breed but most adult dogs will sleep anywhere <b>between 8 to 13.5 hours a day. Dogs spend a big part of their day either sleeping or relaxing. Apart from the fact that they experience much less REM sleep time than us, they are also balls of energy when they are active.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_sleep_all_night_like_humans\"><\/span>Do dogs sleep all night like humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, with regard to children, Pelayo said, <b>Dogs don&#8217;t sleep like humans do. Dogs sleep on and off throughout the day. The dog&#8217;s not going to sleep eight hours in a row with a child in the same bed. The dog is going to get out of bed and get back in later.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_feel_when_they_sleep_with_you\"><\/span>How do dogs feel when they sleep with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s <b>when they feel most secure and comfortable. No wonder they try to replicate that feeling of warmth and coziness with you even after they grow up! Your dog wanting to sleep next to you is also a sign of affection and closeness. It means they like your company and consider you a member of the pack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_protect_you_when_you_sleep\"><\/span>Do dogs protect you when you sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a new member is introduced to the packlike a newborn babyyour dog&#8217;s protective instincts kick in. That&#8217;s why dogs are often so protective of babies and young children. <b>When your dog sleeps with you in your bed, she&#8217;s also on guard duty.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_to_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>Do dogs know when to sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We know dogs have circadian rhythms, and are sensitive to day and night, as well as certain times of day. We know through living with dogs that <b>they know when it&#8217;s time to go to bed and when it&#8217;s time to eat. Certainly a part of this is based on circadian rhythms and past experiences.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_being_touched_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Do dogs like being touched when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, <b>that is entirely a personal preference. Since there is not usually any underlying health issues that would cause your pup to be so snuggly, letting him or her sleep against you shouldn&#8217;t be a cause for concern. Some breeds are naturally more cuddly than others, it is just part of their DNA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>How long does a dog sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around nine hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_sleep_without_waking_up\"><\/span>How long do dogs sleep without waking up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless proactive measures are taken, <b>it is likely that your pet will wake up at least once throughout the night. In fact, one study reported that 30% of pet owners who shared their bed with their pet said they woke up at least once throughout the night because of something like their dog waking up at night.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_through_the_night\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to sleep through the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s perfectly normal for a dog to spend the majority of their day sleeping  <b>between 12 and 14 hours. It is normal for rambunctious, excitable puppies to sleep even longer, up to 20 hours per day. If you are concerned your dog is sleeping too much, go to your vet for a check-up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_do_dogs_usually_sleep\"><\/span>What time do dogs usually sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually small or tiny dog breeds sleep for about <b>14  16 hours a day. A medium-sized dog, on the other hand, sleeps less than small dog breeds. Their average sleeping hours lie between 10  14 hours a day. Large breeds need more hours of sleep, hence they doze off for 14  18 hours a day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_should_my_dog_sleep_at_night\"><\/span>What time should my dog sleep at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roberts, <b>around 75% of a dog&#8217;s sleep happens at night while the rest occurs in the daytime. The average dog sleeps around nine hours in a night and three hours during the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_its_time_for_bed\"><\/span>Do dogs know when it&#8217;s time for bed?<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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long should a dog sleep at night?Do dogs wake up at night?Are dogs ever fully sleep?Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?Do dogs sleep the whole night?What time do dogs go to bed?How long does a dog sleep?Do dogs sleep throughout the night?Why does my dog keep waking up at night?How&#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\/7224"}],"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=7224"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7224\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}