{"id":1233,"date":"2024-12-18T11:53:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonapartefortune.com\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:05:13","slug":"sleep-and-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonapartefortune.com\/en\/kuza-spanje-in-pocitek\/","title":{"rendered":"What does your puppy's behaviour have in common with sleeping and resting?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleep, which can be defined as \u00bba state of rest with greatly reduced responsiveness,\u00ab is a vital activity in all mammals, and dogs are no exception. Just as in humans, a puppy's concentration improves, memory is consolidated, and learned material is deepened during sleep. Adequate sleep, particularly REM sleep, is crucial for strengthening the immune system and significantly impacts the animal's mood. Sleep deprivation and limitations are a source of distress and are associated with puppies having poor emotional regulation, being aggressive, anxious, and poorly coping with stressful stimuli. All of this leads to a vicious cycle \u2013 what happens to the puppy during its waking hours due to poor sleep then negatively affects sleep quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establishing healthy sleep is fundamental for training your dog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The choices owners make for their dog at a certain age (for example, how their dog is accommodated for sleep, the use of a crate\/dog bed, and the location of their dog's bed) can affect the dog's behaviour and future behaviour (including sleeping behaviour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know if my puppy isn't getting enough sleep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like with people, dogs also vary greatly from one another. Some need an average of 12\u201314 hours of sleep per day, while others need less. Some dogs also need to sleep during the day, while for others, sleeping at night is enough. Much also depends on the size of the dog and its breed. For example, dogs of some breeds are prone to breathing difficulties, which causes them to have trouble sleeping all the time. For your puppy to be well, understanding your pet's behaviour and needs is crucial, and with that, we will also be more satisfied dog companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some signs that may indicate a lack of sleep in puppies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n