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My dog didn't sleep with me as a puppy, why now that they're big?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 25 lbs

Just something I’d share w/ the forum. When Mía was just a little pupper, I could never get her to sleep w/ me. She then gained 20lbs & grew. That’s when she decided she was going to sleep on my head, neck, back, wherever I was sleeping she was there. Every night, she makes sure I’m sound asleep & then she sneaks on over & takes over. I ask her why couldn’t she do this when she was 6lbs not 25lbs? Now Asher is sleeping on my feet at night 2, before I could never get him to sleep w/ me. Kids. Lol

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2020

Your babies are so cute! I think a lot of them don't realize how heavy they are- they just want to snuggle with their parents! Some studies even say that letting your pets sleep with you can have health benefits, so that's an added bonus! See the link below: https://time.com/4934422/dog-bedroom-sleep/

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