Labrador-an energetic and active dog breed which steals the heart of all and also is the heart dog of some countries like USA. He is playful in nature and loves to explore new things. But for exploring new items and things, he needs energy. And energy is long lasting which can only be over when he do long tiring activities. And to regain energy, he will need sleep. But some people think their pup is sleeping out of boredom. But that’s not true. And to find out the reason behind it, read this article carefully.
Do Labradors sleep a lot?
Labs are mostly known for their nature of exploring and playing. But they balance all these exercises with plenty of sleep and rest. Lab puppies whose age up to one year sleep about 18 to 20 hours per day. They sleep so much because they are developing and growing and sleep helps in developing them. Now, it is the adult age which usually ranges from one to seven years where labs sleep only 12 to 14 hours including naps. Adult labs tend to sleep less than puppies and senior labs because they have grown, and they have energy to carry out various tasks. Lastly there comes the seniority age, which starts from 7 years and ends when he dies. The labs who are in their seniority age can sleep up to 20 hours per day. This is due to low energy and some health problems like arthritis and fatigue.
The importance of sleep for your lab
Labs are energetic and active dogs who have long-lasting energy. As you know physical and mental activity is very essential so likewise sleep is. Sleep plays a very important role in labs’ overall development. Here are some benefits of sleep for your Labrador:
👉 Promotes Physical Health:
Sleep is very essential for muscle relaxation after tiring activities and for the repairment of the immune system to fight against several diseases and infections. This is mainly essential for active labs due to long tiring activities, puppies due to growth and senior labs to avoid age-related wear and tear.
👉 Supports Mental Development:
Sleep is necessary for the developing minds of lab puppies as they are exploring the world, for adult labs as to enhance their problem-solving ability and make them more responsive to commands and training.
👉 Boosts Energy Levels:
Rest or sleep is important for labs as it can cause boredom due to doing one thing again and again. It can also cause irritation and stress and could also lead to unwanted behavior such as excessive biting and barking.
👉 Maintains Emotional Balance:
Sleep can avoid behaviors such as frustration and stress caused by long, tiring activities.
👉 Prevents Health Issues:
By following consistent sleep patterns, labs can avoid obesity due to resting from boredom at inactivity. Proper sleep or rest can also lower stress by reducing cortisol levels.
Conclusion
Sleep is not only bedtime for labs but also their resting time. It can avoid frustration and stress, which are caused due to long, tiring and boring activities. It helps in promoting physical and mental health. Sleep is an essential part of your lab’s health and happiness. And remember if a lab is well rested, he will be the most playful and the most lovable companion of you. At the end, a well rested lab will be the healthy and happy lab.
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