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deeogie · 09-18-2009, 11:51 AM

I was just wondering.....
Lucky is almost 11 months old. I was wondering if it's common for him to still sleep alot? He is playful enough...

but when I am busy doing things here online or some housework he just looks soooo bored!He just lies down and naps! I kind of feel bad because I think I am boring him to sleep.....

Do he mind if I am not constantly entertaining him? I feel like I have to be either talking to him or playing with him every waking hour....lol

He do get out for his walks every day and he is given tons of attention....I just feel guilty when I want me time and he naps....I don't want him to think that mommy is BORING!!!

Need some input.....hahahahaha
Lucky's mommy

lovespandp · 09-18-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by deeogie

I was just wondering.....
Lucky is almost 11 months old. I was wondering if it's common for him to still sleep alot? He is playful enough...

but when I am busy doing things here online or some housework he just looks soooo bored!He just lies down and naps! I kind of feel bad because I think I am boring him to sleep.....

Do he mind if I am not constantly entertaining him? I feel like I have to be either talking to him or playing with him every waking hour....lol

He do get out for his walks every day and he is given tons of attention....I just feel guilty when I want me time and he naps....I don't want him to think that mommy is BORING!!!

Need some input.....hahahahaha
Lucky's mommy

I think puppies want your constant attention all the time, I also think he doesnt change when they get older

Puppies do sleep a lot, even Peanut at 2 years will sleep ALOT! When I am busy and can't play with him he will go do zoomies or chew on his bully stick or play with himself! I think Lucky just loves him Momma and wants her attenetion!! I wouldnt worry about it.. do you have any chew toys for him it really helps with the boardness!!

deeogie · 09-18-2009, 12:04 PM

LOL......chew toys?? Well he has loads of them!!! I used to give him pigs ears and that would keep him busy for quite awhile, but I done a little research on them because his poo is a little runny.....I was getting the impression that it was the ears causing it!!

So, now I am afraid to let him have them!
About bully sticks......they smell AWFUL!!!

He isn't too fussy on those(and I'm glad) lolol! I had bought him one to try and had to throw it away! Ugh..

But yeah.....they sure have a way to warm the heart with that "pay attention to me" look they give ....

I usually end up stopping what I am doing to play or cuddle! lol

Thanks for the answer.....
Lucky's Mommy

lovespandp · 09-18-2009, 12:12 PM

hmm yeah I dont likethe pig ears.. have you tried the pig nose? or a texas toothepick.. those dont really smell.. or a kong stuffed with frozen peanut butter?

Weneebug · 09-18-2009, 12:24 PM

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Harley turns 1 tomorrow (

Sigh, sniff, sniff) and he sleeps alot during the day time. Usually in the morning and evening he likes to run and play. He wants alot of attention in the evenings when I'm on my computer or watching TV...that's when I have to multi task..lol. I figure he is use to sleeping if we are at work during the day but even when I take the day off he sleeps alot. I wouldn't worry about it too much if he is sleeping good at night. You are right...he is probably bored but mommy has to get things done too.

Zeus08 · 09-18-2009, 01:22 PM

Zeus is nearly 10 months old and he sleeps most of the day. I try to play with him and keep him awake and he just wants to sleep. He is probably awake for a total of 5-6 hours a day! I walk him twice daily and was starting to think that I was wearing him out. I did read somewhere that dogs can sleep anywhere from 15-20 hours a day. I guess it is not that uncommon.

maddiepie · 09-18-2009, 01:45 PM

Get some bully sticks from %TITLE_TAG% He is a AMD here on YT. They are pretty much odorless. My baby LOVES them!

As far as sleeping, Maddie is in my bed at 10 at night whether or not I'm there or not

, wakes me up around 7am to go potty and play for about 30 minutes, then back to sleep until around noon. Then probably 2 hours of play another nap, another 2 hours of play and then it is almost time for another night time nap. I would say she is awake for about 7 hours a day. I even try and play with her and I throw a toy and if it's her nap time she looks at me like, "Are you crazy?! I'm sleepy!" Oh, the life of dog!

Zeus08 · 09-18-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by maddiepie

Get some bully sticks from %TITLE_TAG% He is a AMD here on YT. They are pretty much odorless. My baby LOVES them!

As far as sleeping, Maddie is in my bed at 10 at night whether or not I'm there or not

, wakes me up around 7am to go potty and play for about 30 minutes, then back to sleep until around noon. Then probably 2 hours of play another nap, another 2 hours of play and then it is almost time for another night time nap. I would say she is awake for about 7 hours a day. I even try and play with her and I throw a toy and if it's her nap time she looks at me like, "Are you crazy?! I'm sleepy!" Oh, the life of dog!

Zeus is sound asleep right next to his new bully stick I bought today! He loves them but loves sleep more

yorkie mad · 09-18-2009, 02:03 PM

Tia loves her morning sleeps. I get up for work at 7 and she has her wee wees then goes back up to my bed. I have to drag her downstairs at 8.30 when I leave . I see her at lunch and we play for an hour then I go back till 3. She has her hour run with a ball , dinner then its sleeps all the way. Then the routine starts over lol.

deeogie · 09-18-2009, 02:55 PM

Wow!!!This is sooo great! Now I am not feeling too guilty! Lucky will not go to bed without me in there too! lol So, around 10 every nite he just lies on my feet and sleeps...that's my que! hahahaha He is a great little boy! If I am out for maybe 4-5 hrs he will sleep on anything belonging to me, even a sock! He sleeps the whole time we are out!
That's going to be great for when I go back to work next month...lol Although I am gonna miss him TERRIBLY!!!!!!

maddiepie · 09-18-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by deeogie

Wow!!!This is sooo great! Now I am not feeling too guilty! Lucky will not go to bed without me in there too! lol So, around 10 every nite he just lies on my feet and sleeps...that's my que! hahahaha He is a great little boy! If I am out for maybe 4-5 hrs he will sleep on anything belonging to me, even a sock! He sleeps the whole time we are out!
That's going to be great for when I go back to work next month...lol Although I am gonna miss him TERRIBLY!!!!!!

I always leave the clothes that I wore the day before in her pen for when I leave

She is always snuggled up on it.

09-18-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
deeogie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 408	napping!!!? I was just wondering..... Lucky is almost 11 months old. I was wondering if it's common for him to still sleep alot? He is playful enough... but when I am busy doing things here online or some housework he just looks soooo bored!He just lies down and naps! I kind of feel bad because I think I am boring him to sleep..... Do he mind if I am not constantly entertaining him? I feel like I have to be either talking to him or playing with him every waking hour....lol He do get out for his walks every day and he is given tons of attention....I just feel guilty when I want me time and he naps....I don't want him to think that mommy is BORING!!! Need some input.....hahahahaha Lucky's mommy

09-18-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
deeogie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 408	LOL......chew toys?? Well he has loads of them!!! I used to give him pigs ears and that would keep him busy for quite awhile, but I done a little research on them because his poo is a little runny.....I was getting the impression that it was the ears causing it!! So, now I am afraid to let him have them! About bully sticks......they smell AWFUL!!! He isn't too fussy on those(and I'm glad) lolol! I had bought him one to try and had to throw it away! Ugh.. But yeah.....they sure have a way to warm the heart with that "pay attention to me" look they give ....I usually end up stopping what I am doing to play or cuddle! lol Thanks for the answer..... Lucky's Mommy

09-18-2009, 12:12 PM	#4
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	hmm yeah I dont likethe pig ears.. have you tried the pig nose? or a texas toothepick.. those dont really smell.. or a kong stuffed with frozen peanut butter? __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

09-18-2009, 01:45 PM	#7
maddiepie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 360	Bully sticks Get some bully sticks from %TITLE_TAG% He is a AMD here on YT. They are pretty much odorless. My baby LOVES them! As far as sleeping, Maddie is in my bed at 10 at night whether or not I'm there or not , wakes me up around 7am to go potty and play for about 30 minutes, then back to sleep until around noon. Then probably 2 hours of play another nap, another 2 hours of play and then it is almost time for another night time nap. I would say she is awake for about 7 hours a day. I even try and play with her and I throw a toy and if it's her nap time she looks at me like, "Are you crazy?! I'm sleepy!" Oh, the life of dog!

09-18-2009, 02:03 PM	#9
yorkie mad ♥Tiny Tia my Furbaby♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: portsmouth england Posts: 1,824 Blog Entries: 7	Tia loves her morning sleeps. I get up for work at 7 and she has her wee wees then goes back up to my bed. I have to drag her downstairs at 8.30 when I leave . I see her at lunch and we play for an hour then I go back till 3. She has her hour run with a ball , dinner then its sleeps all the way. Then the routine starts over lol. __________________ Lots of love from Julie , Olly &Tia's mummy. Yorkies leave paw prints on our hearts

09-18-2009, 12:24 PM	#5
Weneebug YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 296 Blog Entries: 1	I wouldn't worry about it too much. Harley turns 1 tomorrow ( Sigh, sniff, sniff) and he sleeps alot during the day time. Usually in the morning and evening he likes to run and play. He wants alot of attention in the evenings when I'm on my computer or watching TV...that's when I have to multi task..lol. I figure he is use to sleeping if we are at work during the day but even when I take the day off he sleeps alot. I wouldn't worry about it too much if he is sleeping good at night. You are right...he is probably bored but mommy has to get things done too.

09-18-2009, 01:22 PM	#6
Zeus08 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona Posts: 992	Zeus is nearly 10 months old and he sleeps most of the day. I try to play with him and keep him awake and he just wants to sleep. He is probably awake for a total of 5-6 hours a day! I walk him twice daily and was starting to think that I was wearing him out. I did read somewhere that dogs can sleep anywhere from 15-20 hours a day. I guess it is not that uncommon.

09-18-2009, 02:55 PM	#10
deeogie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brampton Posts: 408	Wow!!!This is sooo great! Now I am not feeling too guilty! Lucky will not go to bed without me in there too! lol So, around 10 every nite he just lies on my feet and sleeps...that's my que! hahahaha He is a great little boy! If I am out for maybe 4-5 hrs he will sleep on anything belonging to me, even a sock! He sleeps the whole time we are out! That's going to be great for when I go back to work next month...lol Although I am gonna miss him TERRIBLY!!!!!!