Dogs have a high demand for sleep, and a quiet, warm, clean and comfortable environment is the premise of cultivating dogs' healthy sleep and habits. Let the dog sleep in a quiet room, away from noisy and bright light sources; At the same time, keep the room well ventilated and humid. Prepare a soft mattress for the dog and let it lie in a comfortable place to rest. In addition, massage can make dogs relax and go to sleep.
2. Gradually establish a regular routine.
Establishing a regular routine is very important for the healthy growth of dogs. Good sleep habits can be cultivated from an early age. Feed, walk, play, train and sleep regularly every day, so that dogs can form a regular lifestyle. Don't feed after 7 pm, so that the dog can sleep on an empty stomach and avoid worrying about defecation at night.
In addition, avoid excessive fatigue when establishing regular work and rest. Before going to bed at night, you can let the dog do some light exercise, such as walking and playing with toys, which can make the dog consume excess energy and fall asleep more easily.
3. Control your diet to avoid satiety.
Snacking is a bad habit, not only for humans, but also for dogs. If you feed the dog at night, it is easy to form a full state and affect sleep. Although the influence of diet on sleep varies with the dog's physique and breed, for most dogs, a proper diet can promote the dog's sleep quality.
According to the dog's age, body shape, living habits and other factors, plan a reasonable diet for the dog, ensure that the dog can get the required calories reasonably in the daily diet, avoid strenuous exercise within two hours after dinner, and let the dog have enough time to digest and fall asleep.
4. Ensure the dog's mood and safety.
The safety of dogs is closely related to their psychological state, so as to avoid the situation that dogs are frightened and depressed. Give the dog enough sense of security and let the dog be in a safe and comfortable environment, which can not only ensure its happy mood, but also make it easier to fall asleep.
If the dog's sleep quality is poor, you can give the dog drugs to maintain normal sleep, such as pollen, ginkgo biloba, licorice and so on. , but must follow the veterinary advice and usage. Remember, don't give drugs to dogs at will, which will not only have side effects, but also cultivate bad habits of dogs.