This is a great question, and one I get asked a lot. This episode breaks it down for you and provides important information that will help you understand the importance of sleep for puppies.
• 8-12 week old puppies need 16-18 hours of sleep per day
• 12-16 week old puppies need 14-16 hours of sleep per day
• 16 weeks - 1 yr old puppies need 12-14 hours of sleep per day
• Puppies 1 yr+ need at least 10-12 hours of sleep per day
Don't underestimate the power of sleep for puppies. Listen to episode #41 for ideas of developing a puppy schedule.
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