Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend. Not only do they provide companionship and loyalty, studies have shown that having a dog around provides huge health benefits. Almost everyone will agree that dogs are amazing. In fact, people love them so much that they’re happy to let their dogs sprawl across their bed at night.
Is the discomfort worth it? Yes!
For dog lovers, the reasons why dogs should sleep in their bed far outweighs the occasional sleepless night.
They make you healthier.
Having a dog around, even while you sleep, will make you a healthier, happier person. Studies performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Health show that dogs lower your risk of heart disease. How? Both organizations believe dogs help minimize stress which will lower cholesterol and triglycerides levels. If you recently suffered a heart attack, dogs can help you recover faster too. Remember, an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a dog will keep your stress at bay.
They help you sleep better.
People suffering from insomnia have reported that having a dog in their bed helps them fall sleep. The presence of slumbering dogs can chase away the stress accumulated through the day, and the rhythmic sound of their breathing works better than a lullaby. During cold nights, snuggling against your dog feels warm and cozy, because their body temperatures run several degrees hotter. Their presence can also provide comfort, especially after a nightmare.
They make you feel safe.
Having a dog sleep in your bed will help you feel safer, especially if you live alone. When an intruder approaches, your dog will defend you and your home by barking loud enough to wake the neighbors. That shadow in the corner of the bedroom? That creaking sound right outside your door? You know there’s nothing to worry about if your dog is still fast asleep and snoring beside you.
They help with depression.
Studies show that people with depression can feel better with an animal around. Dogs are a source of unconditional love, and because they demand so little, it’s easier to let yourself be vulnerable around them. Petting a dog has also been shown to raise oxytocin, a feel-good hormone that can increase relaxation, trust, and well-being. When your head is in a bad place, especially when you’re alone at night, having that connection to another living creature may make all the difference.
Your dog loves it as much as you do.
Dogs want to feel warm and secure too. Since they’re social animals, they naturally prefer to sleep curled around each other. Just take a look at a litter of puppies. When they sleep, they’re piled on top of one another, forming a mountain of cuteness. Who wouldn’t want their dogs to be as happy as those puppies? If space is an issue, consider having them sleep at the foot of the bed or provide them with their own sleeping spot somewhere near you.
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Hayden Mcdonald
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She does everyday lol
Evan Engesether
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She snuggles in our bed but loves her own and eventually jumps off to get in it.
Evan Engesether
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Yeah if you are having issues with fleas, you need to take better care of your dog or clean your house!
Never had an issue with fleas.
Abbie Lewis
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Ben Joynes just saying !
Lynn Mallwitz
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No.
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Elyse Christine ☺️☺️
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Susan Perry lol!!!
Lore Castillo
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VIctoria Castillo Venegas!
Peggy Carlton Piche
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Mine snorts only out of happiness when she gets in bed and none thru the night and when she wakes me up laying on her back kicking and snorting to play and start her day.
Brenda Velazquez
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Love my Chi, she’s their every night❤️
Heaven Justinia Faith
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I get two
Diane Cleary
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My dog is way to big for my bed
Donald Keene Jr.
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Umm no
Kayleigh Wilson
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Paul
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Lamar Moore
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Rachel Victoria
Michael D'Auria
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Every night
Kinsey Mccall Weir
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Karen Mason Weir yea mom, stop telling me what to do
Emma Hayward
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Sabian Mann
Catherine Moore
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Brett Barker
Elisa Rossi
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My Zues always sleeps on my bed. he’s my alarm clock, come 7am he paws back my quilt and bites my toes to wake me up to let him out and feed him.
Mia Donaldson
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Reds Beam
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Maria Davies
Karlee Vennard
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My dog has never had fleas..
Tank Hetcher
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Jenn Hetcher
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Ujala Chawla
Peggy Russell
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Jeremy Russell
Rosanne Quintero
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Me more.
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Maria Kardasis
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Lana Vladimir Roba Tatyana Daniel Zeljka
Dylan Hewson
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When I have a dog that doesn’t shed
Angel Mae
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Jason Weeks
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Jeroen Wilmink kiek…
Ashley Hintze
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Nate Austin. Proof that it is beneficial.
Simona Pia Pompošová
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Christina PS
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LOL, just today there was an article in our newspaper that you should never let your dog sleep in your bed.
Not that I mind!
Pernille Kristiansen
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Dima Leykin we JUST talked about this last night
Chris Edmiston
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Kevin Elgin Max just wants to help!
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