We've all been there before. After a long week of hard work and fulfilling other responsibilities, all you want to do is stop the alarm at the end of the week and sleep in it. So far, it goes on as planned - until you hear it. At 6 am on a Saturday morning, your dog sits on the side of your bed, watching and complaining in order to get up.
Unlike us, our puppies do not know what the weekend means. Dogs, often, are creatures of habit. They are used to the routine we usually develop.
If you have to wake up at 6 am on weekdays, this is exactly what the puppy will do, even on weekends. But although they have a specific routine, this does not mean that it has been placed in stone.
Here are three simple ways you can adjust your pet routine and get this extra hour or two hours of sleep on weekends.
Most of the time when our dogs are bright and early, it is for one simple reason - they are hungry. When they are hungry, there is no chance of any further winks.
Feeding the dog's feeding table back for an hour will encourage him to wake up a little later than normal. Set breakfast and dinner times slowly at 15 minutes every two days until you reach an hour difference.
Also try not to feed them as soon as you wake up on weekdays, wait at least 30 minutes before breakfast time. This will help the puppy get used to the idea that it is time to eat just because you are awake, so it may be less inclined to wake you up to eat.
2. Exercise before bedtime
Another reason your dog may wake up early in the morning is that they need potty. An easy way to fix it is to let them go out just before bedtime. Giving them long walks will also help them get rid of them.
According to veterinarians, depending on their breeds and overall health, all dogs should get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. If darkness is severe in your area, playing in the backyard or practicing indoor exercise will also help.
3. Make a perfect place to sleep
At any time the dog sleeps at night, make sure it's a place to sleep. Most dogs sleep light and in tune with their sharp senses. This means that if the sun is looking at the windows where you sleep, it is sure to wake up.
Be sure to close the curtains in the bedroom to prevent sunlight in the morning from waking up. If your dog is sound sensitive, make sure your TV is turned off and all of its hard games will be put away. Playing surrounding sounds or soft classical music can help you fall into a deep sleep.
If the dog has been rubbed, you can cover it with a blanket to keep the sleeping area dark and comfortable while snoozing.
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