sleeping with dogs
A study conducted in 2018 by Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, found that women who sleep alongside their dogs tend to experience better sleep quality than those who share a bed with a human partner. Surveying 962 adult women across the United States, the research highlighted that dogs were less likely to interrupt sleep and often provided a greater sense of safety and comfort.
Dogs generally maintain consistent sleep patterns and are less likely to snore or move around unpredictably during the night. Many women also reported feeling more secure with a dog in bed, which may reduce anxiety and contribute to more restful sleep. In comparison, human partners were more frequently cited as sources of disturbance due to movement, noise and inconsistent sleep habits.
The study suggests that for women who value uninterrupted sleep and nighttime reassurance, sharing the bed with a dog may be more beneficial than sleeping next to a human companion.
| by Anonymous | reply 21 | August 17, 2025 6:45 AM
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I wonder if it's a coincidence that Canisius College is also a Catholic University.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | August 17, 2025 12:31 AM
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My shih tzu trained me to sleep in a sort of crescent formation so she could comfotrably occupy the center of the bed. I slept very well that way.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | August 17, 2025 12:32 AM
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I’ve slept with dogs in my bed since I was a toddler. Coming up on six decades with no regrets.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | August 17, 2025 12:33 AM
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I believe this - I guess I have to wonder what 'alongside' means. Our dogs slept at the foot of our bed and were generally just out - except for some dreams where they would start vocalizing in their sleep.
Better than cats who will fucking sit on your face, run around the room, and wake you up to get food.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | August 17, 2025 12:34 AM
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What is the effect with men?
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | August 17, 2025 12:34 AM
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[quote] Dogs generally maintain consistent sleep patterns and are less likely to snore or move around unpredictably during the night
Not my experience at all. Most dogs I've had seem to think leaping up post midnight to gnaw at its backside is acceptable.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | August 17, 2025 12:46 AM
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It’s even better if she brings along a jar of peanut butter.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | August 17, 2025 12:48 AM
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We had to get two beds. Two men and three 75+ dogs do not fit well into a king sized bed. But it was always so snuggy and nice to have everyone in bed on those cold, snow mornings
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | August 17, 2025 12:48 AM
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What about donkey which is friend?
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | August 17, 2025 12:54 AM
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^^ You take Eric to bed!?
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | August 17, 2025 12:57 AM
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Dogs have been protectors of humans for thousands of years. I know when I’ve slept with dogs - even though I’m decidedly a “cat person” - there is a sense of comfort that is perhaps in part derived from that long relationship. 🤷🏻
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | August 17, 2025 1:16 AM
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Dogs snore and have really bad gas.
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | August 17, 2025 1:31 AM
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My dog used to sleep curled up behind my legs. She would wait until I got comfortable, then I would say, “ok, I’m done”.
She would jump up in the bed and situate herself behind my knees.
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | August 17, 2025 1:37 AM
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R13 has never slept with a man.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | August 17, 2025 1:37 AM
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Ive had dogs. Ive had cats. No animal has ever slept in my bed. Or even gotten on it hopefully. I always kept my bedroom door closed . they had the run of the house just not that room.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | August 17, 2025 2:07 AM
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Cats try to lay across your face or steal your breath.
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | August 17, 2025 3:00 AM
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r17, I've never experienced this myself but I do have a cat who bites my head if I insist on sleeping in too late.
| by Anonymous | reply 18 | August 17, 2025 3:04 AM
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I couldn't sleep without an animal on my bed. Not counting my handsome husband.
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | August 17, 2025 6:32 AM
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This does make sense. I hate sharing a bed with anyone even when I love them.
| by Anonymous | reply 20 | August 17, 2025 6:35 AM
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Try two guys, a dog, two cats in a queen bed.
Warm in the winter.
| by Anonymous | reply 21 | August 17, 2025 6:45 AM
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