Your puppy doesn’t need entertainment 24/7
Puppies are a lot.
Puppies are cute. But they sure are needy.
They are busier than older dogs.
They have small bladders and still-developing muscle control.
They find and put their teeth on just about everything.
They aren’t used to being alone.
They’re uneducated.
But you know what they DON’T need?
24/7 entertainment.
Constant Entertainment Leads to Exhaustion
Puppies are a lot of work, but that does not mean you have to entertain them all day, every day.
Not only is full-time entertainment not sustainable for you, but it’s not helpful for your puppy.
Because you know what else puppies need?
Sleep.
Lots of sleep.
18-20 hours of sleep per day.
I often find that owners are so concerned with handling all that puppy energy, that their puppy winds up over-stimulated and exhausted.
And do you know what exhausted puppies do?
They bite.
A lot.
Puppies don’t usually give themselves enough sleep
Finding Balance
Yes, a puppy requires a lot more of your time and attention than an older dog.
Yes, you need to play with and practice training with your puppy every day, multiple times a day.
Yes, you should proactively ensure that his social, physical and mental needs are met.
But.
You should also ensure that his sleep needs are met.
And that he practices settling and self-entertaining.
