Why Dogs Shouldn’t Sleep In Bed

There are many excuses that dog owners use to sleep with their four-legged friend. It’s cold, you feel lonely or maybe your friend is a cute puppy. In fact, it’s wrong to have your dog sleep in bed. In this article we will explain why.

Dogs don’t have to sleep in your bed

There is no law that can prohibit this pleasant company. But sharing sheets and blankets with your dog is something you should definitely avoid. Sleeping with your pet in bed can have negative consequences. And let’s not talk about the fact that the dog can be noisy, dirty the bed or annoy your partner … Let’s find out 3 basic reasons why it is better for the animal to sleep in its kennel.

Evidently, when we visualize the image of a dog sleeping with its owner, two photographs come to mind. The first relates to the fact that, being an animal, it will inevitably ruin your sleep. At night  , dogs move, fidget, have nightmares and the risk is not being able to rest properly.

In summer, then, the body heat and the hair that is spread between the blankets, will transform your bed into a real oven, reducing the possibility of enjoying an invigorating sleep.

More and more people are sleeping with their dog

It is very curious to note that a third of dog owners recognize that they treat them as if they were small children. Similarly, it is surprising that they regard them as real children. A strong, familiar bond, which is therefore the basis of the desire to always be together.

But what are the risks of letting your dog sleep in your bed?

1. Health problems

Dogs are home to a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, mites, etc. Whenever they run into a park or walk down the street, they smell whatever they can or do their needs. In short, they carry with them a series of small organisms, invisible to the human eye, but which can pose a threat to health. Let’s think, for example, of diseases caused by some parasite (such as fleas or ticks).

Also, during sleep, the dog moves a lot. There is a risk of being scratched and infection in the wound. People with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women, young children or the elderly, are more at risk . You will avoid the risk of a possible infection by letting your four-legged friend rest in his kennel.

2. Problems with insomnia

The best way to rest is to sleep alone. And this applies to both people and animals. If you don’t have another room for your dog to sleep, never let him get on the bed. Small movements, snoring, nightmares and spasms will make your sleep fragmented and very unrefreshing. A real problem for those suffering from stress or  insomnia.

We must not forget that animals and people have different body temperatures that drop during the night. It may be that, in winter, you will find it beneficial to lie down next to your dog. But in the summer, it’s a whole other story.

3. Behavior Problems

If you are still not convinced to keep your dog away from the bed, here is perhaps a third reason that will make you change your mind. Dogs that sleep with their owners can be more aggressive, insecure, anxious and depressed. Furthermore, it may happen that they decide to mark this territory as their own, urinating between blankets and sheets.

Nor should the consequences be underestimated on a family or couple level. The constant presence of the dog, which is allowed to lie in bed, can lead to a lack of intimacy. Better to avoid adding problems that only result in the generation of easily avoidable tension and arguments.