Wide awake at night and sleeping in the morning????/

TJ Keefe

I wonder why most dogs are awake and loves to wander at night and are sleeping during daytime....

Idea

Are dogs really meant to be watchdogs Question

Or perhaps dogs loves nightlife... Laughing

Terrence Watson · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:54 am Post subject:

i don't think dogs should be up all night, all the time. you should have your dog checked. but then again, if you have a watchdog, perhaps that's normal.

Douglas Barr · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:08 am Post subject:

Your dog may be an insomniac, if that's even possible. I agree with Terrence -- I think you should have your dog checked. It may also be a behavior the dog acquired from you. Are you an insomniac?

TJ Keefe · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject:

Douglas..thanks for the advise...i will definitely take note of that...im not an insomniac..it's just that my dog loves to wander at night so i am worried about him.. Cause i don't think it is normal... Question

Actually sleeping is one of my best talent.... Laughing

Think it's about time to train him Idea

Irvin Zelasko · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

Maybe there is something bothering your dog at night so it can't sleep. I suggest you follow your dog when it starts walking around to see what it is.

Douglas Barr · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:48 am Post subject:

No biggie, TJ. Do keep us posted if you've found out "the mystery of the insomniac dog". Smile

TJ Keefe · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:58 pm Post subject:

Douglas... After i did my exercise last night and fall to a very deep sleep i realized when i wake up in the morning that if exercise makes me enjoy an uninterrupted sleep at night maybe i should try and have my dog tag along with me...

How about a walk in the park or 1 hour jogging ?? D'you think it would make him really tired and enjoy an uninterrupted sleep every night....

What d'you think dude Question

Petmeister · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:40 am Post subject:

Hey TJ, I don't think that will work. It's not easy to tire dogs especially if you own one of those active breeds.

TJ Keefe · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that info Petmeister....I would like to try many ways to have him sleep at night...maybe you have one good idea Idea

Douglas Barr · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:32 am Post subject:

Maybe you can let your dog sleep beside you. That might make it more comfortable and help both of you get some good sleep at night. It's worth a try, don't you think, TJ?

TJ Keefe · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

i wanted to try that.....but i just bought two new beds ...and i want him to be independent... Very Happy

Petmeister · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject:

Why did you buy two beds when your dog has an erratic sleeping habit? Has he ever slept on one of those beds?

Douglas Barr · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject:

That's how much TJ loves his dog. Very Happy

And maybe he thought that if he bought his dog its own bed, that would be the end of its sleeping problems.

Liz Munro · Hairball Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 44

What kind of bed did you buy for your dog? Is he comfortable with it TJ? i'm just wondering because there are some nice dog beds here on Pet Shed, those bolster beds that are extra-comfortable - maybe they might help your dog get some sleep at night.

Douglas Barr · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 9:58 am Post subject:

That's right, Liz. I especially like the Jax and Bones Classic Custom Square Pillow Bed. Very cool! Cool