Lie down with dogs, wake up refreshed? That’s what a new study suggests.
Recent scientific research suggests that sharing a bed with dogs does not disrupt human sleep. Instead of pets ruining a good night's rest, investigators found that humans are actually more likely to wake up their canine companions during the night. Researchers tracked the sleeping habits of 25 people and 38 dogs over a four-week period to determine who disturbs whom. While science indicates humans sleep fine next to pets, some dog owners on social media disagree with the findings.
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- ✓ A new study tracked the sleeping habits of 25 people and 38 dogs over a four-week period.
- ✓ Researchers found that sleeping near a dog does not disrupt human sleep.
- ✓ Humans are more likely to wake their canine companions during the night than the other way around.
What changed
Researchers from the University of Toronto published a new study tracking the sleeping habits of 25 people and 38 dogs over a four-week period.
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New Study Finds Sleeping With Dogs Does Not Ruin Human Sleep
Recent scientific research suggests that sharing a bed with dogs does not disrupt human sleep. Instead of pets ruining a good night's rest, investigators found that humans are actually more likely to wake up their canine companions during the night. Researchers tracked the sleeping habits of 25 people and 38 dogs over a four-week period to determine who disturbs whom. While science indicates humans sleep fine next to pets, some dog owners on social media disagree with the findings.
Why it matters
Many pet owners routinely banish their dogs from the bedroom after experiencing restless nights, often blaming the animals for waking them up. This study challenges that common assumption by closely examining the nocturnal movements of both species. The findings offer a fresh perspective on human-pet coexistence in the bedroom.
What is confirmed
- A new study tracked the sleeping habits of 25 people and 38 dogs over a four-week period.
- Researchers found that sleeping near a dog does not disrupt human sleep.
- Humans are more likely to wake their canine companions during the night than the other way around.
Still unconfirmed
- Some dog owners on social media disagree with the study's conclusions about sleep quality.
What to watch next
- Broader studies involving larger and more diverse groups of humans and dogs.
- Further research into the long-term health impacts of co-sleeping with pets.
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