lights or no lights?

gilda25 · 11-08-2005, 07:15 AM

When we put our dog in the pen at night time we leave the kitchen light on. Should we just turn off all the lights so he knows that its 'bedtime?' or is leaving some light better?

Shalva · 11-08-2005, 07:47 AM

I dont think it matters.....
if your puppy sleeps with teh light on then if you want to leave it on fine..... if your puppy is restless and not sleeping ... try turning it off and see if it makes a difference....
its really personal preference.
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yesiames · 11-08-2005, 08:00 AM

It probably makes no difference, but I know with Sammi, she'd rather sleep
with the lights off. If the lights are on, she wakes up often to scope out the area... but once the lights are off she's in the bed and knocked out with us.

***Carrie*** · 11-08-2005, 08:18 AM

I wouldn't waste the electricity. Dogs see quite well at night and really, I'm sure he wouldn't care and would rather you save your money so you can buy him a new toy. LOL.

marley05 · 11-08-2005, 11:39 AM

i turn everylight off. the only light that comes throuhg are car lights and when it starts to get light out. i dont think they care

calgal · 11-08-2005, 01:25 PM

When my Yorkies slept in their own beds at night in the kitchen & dining area, I had a very small night light on near their wee-wee pad, but now they started sleeping with us about two weeks ago and it's finally working out. I wouldn't keep a big bright light on though, as it could interfere with the quality of sleep they get.

gilda25 · 11-08-2005, 01:32 PM

Awesome. Thanks for everyones replies... I'll start turning the light off then. ANd thats true i can save that money for a new toy. LOL.

11-08-2005, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
gilda25 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 80 Rep Power: 58	lights or no lights? When we put our dog in the pen at night time we leave the kitchen light on. Should we just turn off all the lights so he knows that its 'bedtime?' or is leaving some light better?

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yesiames Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 0	It probably makes no difference, but I know with Sammi, she'd rather sleep with the lights off. If the lights are on, she wakes up often to scope out the area... but once the lights are off she's in the bed and knocked out with us.
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*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,419 Rep Power: 286	I wouldn't waste the electricity. Dogs see quite well at night and really, I'm sure he wouldn't care and would rather you save your money so you can buy him a new toy. LOL.
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11-08-2005, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shalva Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: here...pointing to palm of right hand Posts: 442 Rep Power: 0	I dont think it matters..... if your puppy sleeps with teh light on then if you want to leave it on fine..... if your puppy is restless and not sleeping ... try turning it off and see if it makes a difference.... its really personal preference. s

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marley05 Zola & Marley Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 281 Rep Power: 67	i turn everylight off. the only light that comes throuhg are car lights and when it starts to get light out. i dont think they care

11-08-2005, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 229	When my Yorkies slept in their own beds at night in the kitchen & dining area, I had a very small night light on near their wee-wee pad, but now they started sleeping with us about two weeks ago and it's finally working out. I wouldn't keep a big bright light on though, as it could interfere with the quality of sleep they get.

11-08-2005, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
gilda25 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 80 Rep Power: 58	Awesome. Thanks for everyones replies... I'll start turning the light off then. ANd thats true i can save that money for a new toy. LOL.

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