Courtesy guest post and infographic by Jennifer Chonillo – Sleepare.com
Some people are adamant in their preference to allow their pet to sleep with them. While others will tell you emphatically that you should never allow your dog to sleep with you in the same bed. But what does the research say about letting your furry friend sleep in the same bed as you?
If you are a dog owner we can help you decide if your dog should sleep with you at night. In fact, there are 5 good reasons why you should let your dog sleep in the same bed as you. One major reason is that sleeping with your dog can help you to be safer and more secure in your home.
Research suggests that homes with pets are less likely to be the victim of property crimes like burglary. But this isn’t just a modern reasoning for letting your dog sleep with you. Humans have slept with their dogs (or dingos in this case) for centuries if not millennia for protection. Dogs tend to get protective of their human family members and will make sure that no harm comes to them anytime, day or night.
However, protection isn’t the only reason to sleep with your pet at night. Other reasons you should allow your dog to sleep in the same bed with you are:
- Improved quality of life for both humans and animals
- Improved sleep quality and duration for humans
- Improved human health
- Better bonding between yourself and your furry friend
There are some situations where you should not allow your dog to sleep in the same bed as you. You can see those reasons as well as the reasons when you should allow your pet to sleep with you in this Infographic by SleePare.
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The benefits of sleeping with your furry friends include cats too! I can attest to that. Who doesn’t love cuddle time, purrs, and making biscuits? Some of my favorite memories with my fur angels included quality time together this way.
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