Key facts at a glance
- A fixed berth will ensure your pup knows where to retreat to to rest.
- During the day, the berth should be in a quiet place near you, such as a corner in the living room.
- Ideally, puppies should be allowed to sleep in the bedroom at night so that they can connect with their human pack.
- If you want, you can let your puppy sleep in its own bed instead of in the dog basket.
Why puppies sleep so much
The first months of life are very exciting for your puppy and are associated with countless new impressions. In addition, it is growing very quickly during this time. Both require a lot of energy for the little four-legged friend, so that in addition to need-based feeding, they also need time to recover.
A permanent berth is important
Fixed routines help your puppy to find his way around and to master the challenges of everyday life. This includes, among other things, providing your four-legged friend with a permanent place to lie down.
He can retreat to these when he is tired and needs some rest. You also have the option of sending your four-legged friend to his place if necessary, for example if he is a little overexcited or you want to eat in peace.
The right berth for the day
During the day, your puppy’s berth should be as close as possible to you. That way he doesn’t feel left out and is much more likely to accept it when asked to retreat to his place.
A quiet corner in the living room, for example, is very suitable. However, a spot in the hallway where someone is constantly walking by is not a good place for your puppy to rest.
Also, make sure that your little four-legged friend is always left alone when he sleeps and that neither your children nor your guests disturb him.
At night, puppies should sleep in the bedroom
Ideally, you should let your puppy sleep in the bedroom at night and provide it with its own dog bed there. The closeness to you helps your four-legged friend to feel comfortable as a pack animal and to calm down more easily.
That being said, the berth in the bedroom has the benefit of making it easier for your pup to make himself known in the event his bladder calls at night and he needs to be taken out the door to be defecated.
In principle, you can also let your puppy sleep in your bed if you wish. Many dog owners report that the puppy even sleeps through the night in bed and that the bond with the animal has improved.
In order to prevent your four-legged friend from claiming the bed for himself later on, you should make sure from the outset that he does not choose his own place to lie down. It is therefore best to insist that he can only use your bed and sofa with your permission and that he has a permanent place there. In bed, for example, the foot end or an outer edge is suitable.