| Beds for dogs are as important as beds for humans. | | | | When a dog is curled up in a ball she is usually in the |
| Canines spend more than half their lives sleeping, | | | | SWS phase of sleep, and is easily awakened. Dogs |
| typically around 10-16 hours a day, depending upon | | | | usually spend their REM sleep stretched out on their |
| the age and activity level of the dog. Working dogs | | | | sides or lying on their backs, that is when they sleep |
| tend to sleep less, non-working house dwellers usually | | | | the most soundly. So be sure your dogs bed has |
| sleeps longer hours. | | | | plenty of room for her to stretch out and sleep |
| Dogs sleep patterns are very similar to humans. They | | | | deeply. |
| go through slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye | | | | You may also need more then one bed for your dog. |
| movement sleep (REM) just like us. However their | | | | Your might need a heated dog bed outdoors, but |
| sleep cycles are shorter then humans, that is why | | | | indoors, you want something that is comfortable and |
| dogs take frequent short naps instead of sleeping at | | | | looks attractive in your home. Or maybe a bed in the |
| one long stretch like most humans do. | | | | family room so she can hang with the pack during |
| It's a lot of fun to watch your dog when they are in | | | | the day, and another bed where she spends the |
| their REM sleep, every dog owner has seen their | | | | night while the human pack members are sleeping. A |
| buddy running after and maybe even howling and | | | | dog sleeping beside the bed of a child is a sweet |
| barking at their dreamland squirrels. I have seen dogs | | | | sight to see. |
| wake themselves up with their load barking during | | | | Beds for dogs come in as many varieties as there |
| REM sleep, the confused look on their face is | | | | are dogs. Always consider the unique needs of your |
| priceless! | | | | dog when buying your friend a bed. |