Do I need to be quiet when my puppy is sleeping? A Step-by-Step Guide

Tips for Helping Puppy Get Daytime Sleep

Leave your puppy undisturbed. It is hard to resist cuddling him and letting him fall asleep in your lap, but you don’t want him to be dependent on you to fall asleep. Household members, including children, should learn to leave your puppy alone while he is sleeping. But be sure to keep an eye on him because when he wakes up, he’ll need to be taken outside.

Show your puppy where to sleep. If he seems drowsy, encourage him to nap in his safe place: a crate, a dog bed, or a quiet place in the house where he can nap undisturbed. It may take time for him to get the idea, but eventually he’ll recognize that spot as the place for sleep.

Follow a schedule. Plan his day so that active time is followed by quiet time for sleep. He’ll most likely be ready for a nap after playtime or a walk. Your puppy may nap every hour or so, sleeping from 30 minutes to as long as two hours. All of this sleep is perfectly normal.

Recognize overtired behavior. No matter how much fun you’re having, don’t let him get overtired. Too much stimulation and exhaustion can lead to unfortunate behavior. Guide him to his crate or sleeping place and encourage him to wind down.

How much sleep do puppies need?

A typical puppy will sleep for about 18 hours a day. That means they’re only awake for 6 hours in a 24 hour period!

So even if your puppy is sleeping through the night, they will still need lots of naps during the day to top up their rest so it is important to let sleeping dogs lie. Don’t keep your puppy awake in the day to “tire them out”, because it will probably overtire and overstimulate them which could lead to bad behaviour. You should let your pup sleep whenever they need to.

How much and when do puppies sleep?

Napping during the day is near constant in puppies less than 2 weeks of age and averages around 3.5 hours spread out in multiple naps throughout the day in older puppies (i.e. those around 4 months of age). Adult dogs may nap for up to 3 hours total during the day, depending on their age and activity level. More frequent nap times in puppies are likely caused by the hard work of growing, learning new skills, and adapting to the life of a well-cared-for and loved family dog. The more excitement and stimulation a puppy experiences, the more sleep he might need. It’s not uncommon for a puppy to fall asleep right after playing, eating, or visiting with other people and animals.

How to Get Your Puppy to Sleep Through The Night? 4 Simple Tips

Ever wondered if your puppy is sleeping too much? The answer, in most cases, is probably not. Puppies tend to sleep from 18-20 hours per day on average, and variations from these limits are not unusual.

Just like human babies, as your puppy gets older, they’ll gradually need less sleep, with adult dogs sleeping for 14 hours per day on average.

Read on to find out the signs your puppy is getting the right amount of sleep, the science behind puppy sleep and how to create a sleep schedule.