Why is Sleep Important for a Puppy? Sleep is important for all dogs, but puppies need more of it. An adult dog thrives on about 14-17 hours per day good quality rest, a puppy needs about 20 hours in a 24 hour time period. A dog can die from sleep …
We like arousal! We wouldn’t be alive without it. It can improve performance and motivation. But, as arousal increases you may find your dog acting inappropriately if they are not used to dealing with varying levels of arousal. A bit of science A stressful experience raises cortisol, the stress hormone. …