It can vary among different breeds but dogs usually sleep around 13 hours every day. Come to think of it, that is practically half of their lives. Although they seem to sleep a lot, they actually sleep light and wake up more frequently than humans. Just like humans, dogs go through two kinds of sleep patterns – rapid eye movement and slow wave sleep. The thing to remember is that when interrupted while sleeping, dogs can be dangerous.

The amount of sleep that a dog needs also depends on his activities around the house. If left by himself most of the time, he will get bored and head to his dog couch more often. He will be doing this more frequently as he ages. But younger dogs who play a lot with children will find incentive to put off his nap. It is important to establish a set routine for a new dog from the outset. It will also be beneficial that children are aware of the dog’s sleeping habits so that he is not bothered when it is time for his snooze.