How Much Sleep Does Your Dog Really Need? | The Sleep Vet Lauren Davis

How much sleep does your dog actually need, and could poor-quality rest be affecting their health? In this episode of Sit, Paws and Listen, Will Hodgetts is joined by Lauren Davis, aka The Sleep Vet, to explore the often-overlooked world of canine sleep and why proper rest is just as important as exercise, nutrition and training. From puppies and working dogs to older dogs living with joint problems, Lauren explains how much sleep dogs need, why daytime naps matter and how their environment can make a huge difference to the quality of their rest. We also discuss choosing the right dog bed, supporting dogs with osteoarthritis, reducing slips with better flooring, and some of the early signs that your dog may be struggling with pain or mobility. Plus, we explore puppy socialisation, restorative sleep and what the future could look like for canine sleep tracking and wearable technology. In this episode: 🐾 How much sleep dogs really need 🐾 Why naps and restorative sleep matter 🐾 How sleep needs change throughout a dog's life 🐾 Choosing the right dog bed 🐾 Sleep, osteoarthritis and chronic pain 🐾 Why slippery floors can be a problem 🐾 Spotting subtle signs of pain and mobility issues 🐾 Puppy socialisation and sleep 🐾 The future of canine sleep tracking 🎙️ Sit, Paws and Listen is the dog podcast having thoughtful conversations about what it really takes to raise happy, healthy dogs. Listen to Sit, Paws and Listen: 🌐 mydogpodcast.com If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the channel for more conversations about dog health, behaviour, welfare, breeding, nutrition and the relationship we have with our dogs. Question for you: How many hours a day do you think your dog sleeps? #DogHealth #DogSleep #SitPawsAndListen #Dog