Do you like to sleep? Then a dog’s life is for you! Dogs sleep about 12 hours a day, every day. They sleep almost half their life.

Dogs sleep out of boredom. Some dog’s sleeping habits influence its behavior. Stimulation during the day is necessary for some dogs that need to be awake during the day so they can sleep at night; at the same time as their owners.

Even though a dog sleeps for 12 hours or more a day, they are still aware of their surroundings. If it is not time for a walk, pet, play or food, dogs tend to sleep. Sometimes they are tired, especially after an afternoon at the dog park and other times its just boredom.

Did you ever feel like you could fall asleep standing up? Your faithful companion can be standing or sitting next to you, and the eyelids start to droop and the next thing you know they lie down and are a sleep. Amazing! The lids close and legs are jerking.

Dogs sleep patterns are similar to their owners. Their first stage of sleep is rapid eye movement, REM. During this stage of sleep you will notice your dog’s eyes moving under the eyelids and an occasional leg jerk. This is typically the dreaming stage. Are they really dreaming? Unfortunately they don’t communicate their dreams to their owners.

Once a dog rolls over onto their back and stretch out their legs and begin snoring, they are in a sound sleep. No tense muscles from being curled up in a ball, pure relaxation!

Dogs can commonly be found lying in the sun. They favor the warmth of the natural rays on their bodies. They like to feel safe and unthreatened. Some dog’s share their owner’s bed. Others enjoy the comfort of their own bed. For designer comfort, a comfortable dog bed will give your pet the feeling of security that only a safe “den” can provide. The soft bumper pads protect the pet and even provide a soft resting place for their heads at the front door. Comfort and style in one awesome bed!

Dog owners may not get 12 hours of sleep each day, but we can learn from our pet’s nature to slow down and more often. Stretch out, release your tension and SNORE!

Dogs enjoy being warm and snugly when they are tired and want to take a nap. A comfortable dog bed is the perfect solution. Joanne Gallagher suggests visiting Jake’s Dog House for a wide assortment of Comfortable Dog Beds.

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