| Dogs, like humans, also experience sleepless nights for | | | | the other hand, older dogs require just the right amount |
| some reasons that are apparently found in our homes. | | | | of calories that will support their daily activities. |
| In this regard, it is very important that dog owners | | | | For the most part, the diet is effective if you always |
| have a keen sense of observation when it comes to | | | | let your dog eat on time, if not earlier than its bedtime. |
| a dog's sleeping disorder. Although this may seem like | | | | This is particularly important as dogs are energetic |
| a very ambitious task, a careful attention paid on a | | | | after meals. Feeding your dog a short moment before |
| dog's well-exhibited difficulties in sleeping is proven | | | | it should actually sleep will most likely give it the energy |
| beneficial both to the dog and its owner. | | | | to move around, bark, and whine while the |
| However, as with all the other problems concerning the | | | | neighborhood is asleep. |
| behavior and habits of a dog, the solution to the | | | | Provide supplements that will help your dog relax. |
| problem does not take effect after a mere 24 hours. | | | | Calming products (which are usually taken orally) will do |
| This requires practice and constant monitoring of the | | | | the magic as these will provide relief from |
| dog's reaction to the drills. But, the task can be actually | | | | restlessness, nervousness, fear, and aggression, which |
| made simple if dog owners would take the full | | | | will yield to a sound slumber for both of you. |
| responsibility in performing the following: | | | | Have your dog undergo daily exercise. Generally, your |
| Observe and take a careful note on any change that | | | | dog should have at least 40 minutes of walking, |
| might have triggered the occurrence of modification in | | | | running, and other exercise regimen everyday. If your |
| your dog's sleeping habits. Your dog may be reacting | | | | dog has too much stored energy, it is more likely to be |
| to several situations like a sudden change in its crate | | | | wriggly at night, just when you are having a beautiful |
| or lounge, or in your furniture set-up, a stressful incident, | | | | dream. Helping your dog to tire itself before bed time |
| or a house party. Keep in mind that the smallest | | | | will be ideal, as it will be drained of any excess energy, |
| change in its environment will cause some sort of a | | | | which can spell sleep disruptions to both of you. |
| disturbance in your dog's schema of daily events, | | | | Set a definite sleeping time. Help your dog practice a |
| which will lead to difficulty in sleeping. Identify what is | | | | definite sleeping time. Ideally, you should pattern your |
| the cause and do something about it, like re-arranging | | | | dog's bedtime to yours. |
| the furniture to their original plan that your dog has | | | | Keep your pet's sleeping area clean and comfortable. |
| been accustomed to, or putting the dog back in the | | | | See to it that your dog doesn't sleep on a damp, cold |
| crate where it is used to take a rest. | | | | area, as it will be a major cause of restlessness. Give |
| Give the dog a well-balanced diet. The diet depends | | | | your pet comfort items like blanket or pillow. |
| on your dog's age. This usually requires more calorie | | | | Remember that your main goal is to provide total |
| intake for young dogs. Such distribution gives puppies | | | | comfort and security for your dog. Dog beds and dog |
| the essential nutrients they need for their growth. On | | | | crates will do the trick. |