10 things your dog should be doing every single day

This isn’t a well-studied topic, notes Winch, so it’s important to note that our understanding is largely anecdotal. What we do understand is that pet sleep cycles depend on their owners, and are impacted by similar environmental factors that affect human sleep. Generally, healthy adult dogs may be awake about seven to eight during the day and about five hours during the night, says Dr Winch. Puppies tend to need more sleep—upwards of 18 hours per day—and may actually sleep for longer periods of time immediately preceding a period of growth.

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Source: RD.com