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Have you ever watched your dog when he\u2019s asleep? You may have noticed his feet paddling, and his eyelids twitching. He may even yelp or whimper in his sleep. It looks like he\u2019s having a very vivid dream.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When your dog is asleep, he goes through the same sleep patterns as we do. He too has REM (rapid eye movement) and non REM sleep. Most of his nap time is spent in non REM sleep, where his mind is still but his muscles aren\u2019t fully relaxed. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When your dog is in a deep REM sleep, his brain is as active as it is while he is awake. This is when he twitches, paddles and yelps. Fortunately, during this type of sleep, his body is extremely relaxed, so he\u2019s not able to get up and move around, and won\u2019t cause himself an injury. Only about 10% of his sleep time is spent in REM sleep. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Given that your dog\u2019s sleep is just like ours, it\u2019s fair to assume that he also has dreams and nightmares. If you do notice that he is deep in REM sleep, don\u2019t wake him. He\u2019s likely to be disoriented <\/span>if<\/span> he is suddenly woken up from REM sleep, and he might just snap at you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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To Sleep, Perchance To Dream<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Your dog\u2019s sleep requirements vary depending on his age, his breed and how active he is during the day. Growing puppies will sleep for at least fifteen hours a day. Active adult dogs such as those\u00a0 <\/span>who work stock, or those involved in police or customs work, will also sleep more than a sedentary dog. Giant breeds of dogs tend to be less active just by nature of their size, and they may not need to sleep as much as a more active breed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Older dogs may find it difficult to settle to sleep. They may suffer from dementia, and may pace the floor at night. Sore joints can make it uncomfortable to lie <\/span>still <\/span>for any length of time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here are some suggestions to help your dog enjoy a restful night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Take your dog for a gentle walk around 1-2 hours before bedtime. Don\u2019t exercise just before bed, or his heart rate will be high and he\u2019ll find it hard to settle.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Take care with the timing of dinner. It\u2019s hard to get to sleep when you\u2019re hungry, and a full tummy can be uncomfortable when your dog is lying down. Give him his meal at least one hour before he has to go to sleep.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Provide a comfortable sleeping environment. Give him a soft bed to lie on, and make sure he isn\u2019t too cold or too warm.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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4. If your dog is elderly and a bit stiff, Joint Resolution <\/a>will help to ease any pain in his joints. He\u2019ll be much more comfortable when he\u2019s lying down.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Sleepytime Tonic <\/a>contains gentle and effective herbal sedatives and Bach Flower Remedies to encourage a restful night\u2019s sleep. Put a few drops on his tongue shortly before bedtime, and he\u2019ll be off to the land of nod in no time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A good night\u2019s sleep is important to your dog. It will recharge his batteries, and he\u2019ll wake in good spirits, ready to meet the new day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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