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Why Does My Puppy Sleep So Much. As I usually say. Is it possible for a puppy to sleep too much. Viewed 5k times 5 I have a 15-week-old puppy. Rescues dogs that were abused or raised in poor environments may have developed fear and anxiety problems that prevent proper sleep.
Although puppies only enter into this deeper state of sleep for short periods they are sufficient to produce shivering vocalizations. These figures vary a dog with an active lifestyle will obviously sleep more than a couch potato. Is this normal or is my baby a narcoleptic. But you should definitely know when to stop. Dogs can have rapid eye movement REM sleep just as we do. The short answer is no.
On the other hand young puppies will usually have different sleep time and they will usually sleep at night because they have a lot of energy that they will use to play and explore during the day.
Period consisting of short naps throughout the day and a long sleep during the night. Active 6 years 3 months ago. The reason puppies need to sleep so much is they are still growing and at a extremely fast pace too. Larger dogs will also spend more time sleeping like Newfoundlands mastiffs St. As I usually say. Some common questions people ask.