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How do I train my dog to sleep in his dog bed all night long?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi can anyone tell me how I can train my dog into sleeping in his dog bed? I want him to sleep in his dog bed at nights. Please help, thank you !

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 20th, 2016

The easiest option would be to put his dog bed in a crate and train him to sleep there - this way, you can close the door of the crate to keep him where you want him to be. Otherwise, there's really no way you can keep him from choosing to sleep someplace else. To train him to sleep in the crate, just put him in at night when it's time for bed (in your bedroom, ideally) with a special chew toy or long-lasting treat like a Kong stuffed with peanut butter, or a bully stick or pig's ear to encourage him to settle down and relax. Most dogs adapt to this nighttime routine very readily.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 25th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. This is going to be a difficult habit to break but it can be done with the correct training. I would recommend associating his bed with being rewarded (treats, praise, etc.). One other thing you could do is crate train him so that he sleeps in his crate at night in a different room. You could also give him NaturVet Quiet Moments Calming Chews with Melatonin (can be found at your local Petco) to help calm him and help him sleep at night during this period of training. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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