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Is it normal for dogs to sleep all day?

i am at home alone every weekday. but i work from home and am very busy. i dont interact with my 2 little shihtzus at all until about 3 oclock when i take them for a long walk. my house is silent as i am working and need silence to work.

they just curl up on the sofa and sleep the day away is this normal?

what is the best time to take them for a walk?

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Posted by: shaun Jones

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  • jeramy smith

    My dog goes to bed when I go to bed and sleeps for around six hours every night. Then, when I get up for work, she makes her way down to my laundry room and sleeps in her bed for another 8 hours while I'm at work.

  • adam hughes

    Mine tend to sleep a lot during the day. It's an indication that your two are happy and content. This is why people think their dogs do the same when they are not home, which is more often than not, NOT the case. I left a tape on at one point, to listen to what was going on when we went out. You'd be amazed at all the coming and going, the pacing and the other noises we heard. When the leader of the pack is home, all's well with the world. I'd bet they are up and active when you do interact with them eh. When to walk them is up to you - just avoid the heat of the day when it's hot (early morning and late evening would be best), and don't exercise for 2 hours after feeding, and don't feed for an hour after coming back from exercise. Work their walk-time around this and you'll be fine. I would suggest that you start your day by attending to their needs first, if possible. That way you can relax and get on with your own schedule. But then, I pander to my lot!! lol