There is possibly nothing more endearing in this world than the sight of a sleeping baby. The baby in this video seems to be doing what three-month old babies of all species do very well (enjoying nap time!). But the star here is Callie, his little three-month old puppy companion who really steals the show. This adorable duo likely enjoyed a lot of play time that day and Callie seems to be ready for a nap herself. It’s possibly the most precious thing we have ever seen.
Here are a few facts about the habits of sleepy puppies:
Puppies Use a Lot of Energy
Puppies need more sleep than adult dogs because they have a lot going on in their lives. Puppies grow and develop physically very, very quickly. They also have a lot to learn, and they’re struggling to find their place in the family and the world.
Puppies spend their waking hours learning all sorts of new things. They must learn where and when to go to the toilet. They must begin obedience training. On top of this, they’re investigating the world and learning new things and meeting new people and animals all the time.
Puppies Need Structured Sleeping Hours
When puppies are awake, they usually display and use a lot of energy. Some puppies don’t know when they’re tired, and will wind up playing until they’re too exhausted to continue and fall asleep wherever they happen to be.
If your puppy wants to sleep, let him sleep. Your puppy needs 18 to 20 hours of sleep a day. He’ll get some of this sleep during the day in the form of short naps. You should establish a bedtime routine, however, so that as your puppy grows into an adult dog he learns to get most of his sleep at night.
Teaching your puppy a nighttime sleep routine so that he learns to sleep through the night can also improve your own quality of sleep, since your puppy will be less likely to cry and howl all night long.
