Sleeping with Dogs: Safe, Soothing, or Just Silly?
To co-sleep or not to co-sleep? The answer might surprise you.
In Part 2 of our "Why Dogs Heal" series, we dive deep into the science of sharing a bed with your four-legged friend. This guide helps you decide if co-sleeping is the right choice for your rest and your neurodivergent wellbeing.
What you will learn in this guide:
The Night time Bond: How sleeping with your dog can lower cortisol and help you feel safer at night.
Sleep Science: The truth about how a dog’s presence affects your sleep cycles and heart rate.
Sensory Regulation: Why the warmth and "deep pressure" of a dog can be a natural sleep aid for neurodivergent minds.
Practical Sleep Tips: How to set boundaries and create a healthy sleep routine for both you and your dog.
What’s Included:
Fact-Based Insights: Simple breakdowns of how dogs help us "co-regulate" our emotions even while we sleep.
The Daily Wag Tracker: Continue using your printable mood and bonding tracker to see how nighttime habits affect your day.
Perfect for: Dog owners looking to improve their sleep quality and those interested in the sensory benefits of canine companionship.
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