Dogs sleep for more than 14 hours

Generally speaking, dogs need 14 to 18 hours of sleep a day, but because they are very light sleepers, they will rest in many periods. They like to be in places that are high, soft and comfortable to lie down or lie down on, such as on sofas and low coffee tables; they also like to be in dark, narrow spaces, such as under sofas, desks, and dining tables. Or under the coffee table, it is safer to take a nap here. In addition, dogs are social animals. They like to sleep with people or other companions for security and warmth, but occasionally they also like to sleep on their own to feel more comfortable.

Sleeping is necessary for dogs

A dog’s brain is actually similar to that of a human being. While sleeping, the brain responds to the same crisis awareness mechanism. Only the skin and hearing are not "Shutdown". Sleep also has the function of repairing cells. Dogs with good sleep quality are in a good mental state. Naturally, they are less likely to be emotionally stimulated and excited, and their learning ability will be better than that of dogs with poor sleep quality. Some dogs will get angry just like people when they wake up, but the time is usually very short. If they sleep on the bed with their owner, the dog may become angry and bite people as soon as the owner turns over. This situation often happens in For dogs that have been strays or have been treated inappropriately, as long as they give each other appropriate space without being disturbed or affected, only then can the dogs have a chance to feel safe. The next step is the dog's self-adjustment and follow-up. It's a matter of time.

What are the circumstances under which a dog will not sleep well?

The sleeping place is too close to the door of the house, the door of the room, the entrance, etc. People often come in and out, or there are new members in the family. , nearby environmental construction, temple fair celebrations, thunder, firecrackers, it may also be that the dog is not feeling well, or the owner has a tendency to be hyperactive and does things all day long, and the dog keeps observing the owner doing this and that, His emotions are inevitably affected. The above can be slightly adjusted according to the situation, or you can use pet care classes and some tools (such as sound insulation cotton, fences, fences, etc.) to do environmental management. If you encounter unavoidable weather phenomena, you can usually do some sound stimulation exercises to adapt to it, or the owner can personally comfort and accompany it.

Dogs also dream

Of course, this involves talking about the sleep process. Sleep is divided into five different stages. Each stage cycle lasts about 90 minutes. The first stage is quite light sleep and wakes up. In the second stage, the brain begins to lose consciousness, and there will be brain waves that last for a few seconds each time. The third and fourth stages are deep sleep stages, and the difference lies in the changes in brain waves, especially in the fourth stage (slow wave sleep), which is the deepest sleep stage. The last stage is the rapid eye movement period, during which the dog’s eyelids can be clearly seen.Beating rapidly, the brain becomes very active at this time, and dreams often appear at this time. Then you can see the dog's feet twitching, as if running; or the tongue is slightly exposed, the muzzle is sucking, and the tail is rustling. , it feels like the dog is dreaming about eating, and some dogs will whine at this time. These are all derived from the dog’s activities that day. After all, this is what we think about every day and dream about every night.

Dogs also have sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder caused by the position of the tongue and the tissues of the throat. In the 1970s, there was an Australian respiratory physician named Colin. Sullivan spent three years in Canada studying the breathing patterns of dogs during sleep. Apart from humans, the only animals in the animal kingdom that suffer from sleep apnea are English bulldogs, pugs, and other flat-faced dog breeds. Dr. Sullivan later returned to his hometown and designed a canine mask that can be worn properly over the dog's mouth and nose. The mask will continuously pump air from the surrounding space to increase the air pressure in the throat to prevent the throat from closing. Judging from the results of dog experiments, stable airflow can greatly improve sleep quality.