Benefits of Massaging Your Dog

Dogs typically sleep for about 12 to 14 hours of a 24-hour period, though not usually in one long stretch. While it’s common for dogs to wake up during the night multiple times — one study found that dogs averaged 23 sleep-wake episodes, with the average sleep-wake cycle consisting of 16 minutes asleep followed by five minutes awake1 — sleep troubles are common in older dogs and can be a sign of an underlying illness.

Sleep troubles are common in older dogs and can be a sign of underlying illness.

If your older pup is waking up a lot at night, the first step is a trip to the veterinarian to rule out health conditions like canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Everything from noise sensitivity and sensory changes to respiratory issues and phobias could be disturbing your dog’s sleep-wake cycle.

You can help reduce anxiety at night by maintaining a regular routine for meals, walks and bedtime/wake time, along with a calm environment; some dogs also sleep sounder if they’re allowed in their owner’s bedroom.

Plenty of mental and physical stimulation during the day will help your dog sleep at night, as will a soft, dark, quiet spot to cozy up in at night.

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