This only works if you and the dogs have the same value system on a danger worthy of waking you up. When my husband is away on business, spooning with the dog makes me feel like I am cuddled up with a cozy security system.
If you live alone, this can be especially important. Nothing a little extra AC can’t fix.)ĭogs can make us feel safe, allowing us to be less alert and helping us fall into a deeper sleep. (On the flip side, this can be negative in warmer temperatures. Their body temperatures are 3-6 degrees higher than ours, so it makes sense they make such excellent little heaters. On a cold night, there is nothing better than snuggling up to your warm fur-baby. Maybe this is why so many people have pugs? Some fur-parents even find the rhythmic sounds of their pets snoring, and breathing to be soothing.
Two great things when you are trying to go to sleep. Bring on the slobbery kisses!ĭogs also help us relax and lower our heart rates. One study found petting your dog prompts a release of feel-good hormones, like oxytocin, prolactin, and serotonin, and a decrease is the stress-related hormone cortisol. If you feel better when greeted with slobbery puppy kisses after a stressful day, there is a little science in play.
Should you sleep with your dog? I weighed the pros and cons, and it may not be the most practical choice, but with a few smart solutions, we figured out how to make it work. But when the lights go out, it feels like there’s a silent circus happening in the same bed where I am trying to sleep. Who I am to complain about this age-old tradition? When they look at me with those puppy eyes, it’s human instinct to ask them to jump up on my organic Belgian Flax sheets. Humans have been sleeping with dogs for centuries. Cuddling up with our pups at night is sometimes the best part of the day, but I worry it is terrible for my sleep and allergies. My husband and I are part of the 60% of fur-parents who sleep with their pets.
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