Sleeping
Where should my puppy sleep?
A puppy will usually play hard and then sleep harder, sleeping up to 18 or 20 hours a day when he’s 3 months old, and then decreasing as he gets a little older. Avoid disturbing a sleeping puppy, so encourage him to sleep in a quiet room or low-traffic location. The best place for them to sleep depends on what they are used to, their size (can they get on and off a high bed?) and their personalities. Your puppy may like sleeping on the bare floor, in a crate, or prefer a rug or a bed.
- Armarkat Pet Bed Mat
- Mud River Crate Cushion
- For dogs who prefer the floor but could use a little cushion.
Do I need to keep my house at a certain temperature for my puppy?
Very young puppies under the age of four months will need their environment to be a bit warmer consistently and/or have loose blankets and warm bedding to snuggle up with when they’re sleeping. Older puppies can live comfortably in your home’s regular living temperature.
What kind of dog bed should I buy?
There are many different kinds of dog beds, from plush beds to thin beds to beds made of memory foam. You may have to use trial and error to see what your dog likes. Big, soft, cushy surfaces are often more attractive to puppies who are used to sleeping with siblings or with mom.
- AKC Casablanca Round Solid Pet Bed
- Coolaroo Elevated Pet Bed
- Milliard Premium Orthopedic Memory Foam Dog Bed
- K&H Manufacturing Lectro-Soft Heated Bed
Can my puppy sleep in bed with me?
Of course! Your puppy may prefer a little more privacy for sleeping, but most of the time, she’s going to want to sleep with you. Crate training, especially when your puppy isn’t housebroken, is a smarter decision, though. Accidents are common, especially at night, when your puppy still hasn’t learned that he needs to let you know that it is time for a bathroom break. Crating deters this behavior and encourages them to cry when it’s time to go out, instead of making a mess where they’re trying to sleep. Also, consider your puppy’s size and whether it’s safe to allow them to sleep in bed until you’re used to having them around. We, as pet parents, will subconsciously toss and turn less when we’re used to having puppy around, but during the first few weeks, we may not!
- Pet Gear Easy Step II Pet Stairs
- Miles Kimball 3 step Pet Stairs
- Convertable Pet Steps/Ramp
- Can help your puppy dog get up on your bed