{"id":10034,"date":"2022-01-07T16:06:32","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T16:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T10:56:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T10:56:37","slug":"how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Puppy to Sleep Through the Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Honestly, who doesn\u2019t think puppies are adorable? Here at Zigzag, we just love \u2018em all! But I bet you didn\u2019t sign up for all these sleepless nights, did you? Definitely not. But no worries, with our help you\u2019ll learn how to get a puppy to sleep through the night. Help is at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s really common for puppies to have unsettled nights; especially when you first bring your puppy home. Can\u2019t blame them – leaving their Mother and siblings is kind of a stressful thing we don\u2019t talk about much, is it? Here\u2019s a sad picture – they easily get homesick and can cry out of loneliness or fear until they settle in. Ugh, it just makes your heart melt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another reason why puppies cry at night is because they need a toilet break. You definitely want to come to the rescue for a toilet mission. Our article on house training your pup<\/a> will guide you through stinky time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alright, let\u2019s get started with a few tips for how to get a puppy to sleep through the night. You know you want \u2018em.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much sleep do puppies need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short answer to this is absolutely loads. In 24 hours, don\u2019t get surprised if they doze off around 16 to 18 hours. In fact, it is ideal. In between naps, a couple of meals, a bit of play and time outside will do the trick so that outside of that there isn\u2019t time for anything other than snoozing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep training your puppy is so important not only for your own sanity but also for your puppy\u2019s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The time puppies spend sleeping is important for a few reasons. It allows their tiny bodies to recharge from all the energy they exert when they\u2019re awake. Puppies also grow like weeds\u2026they really do go from 0 to 100, and all that growth takes loads of energy and rest. Sleeping is also like a magnet for memories. When all the great stuff pups have learned gets stored as memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sleep is a fantastic thing. You want them to sleep. Otherwise, puppies who don\u2019t get enough sleep often struggle with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n