It’s no secret that good sleep is essential for maintaining our overall health and well-being. Researchers have been exploring various strategies to improve sleep quality, and an exciting new study suggests that women may sleep better next to dogs compared to humans or cats.
The study, conducted by Canisius College in New York State, surveyed nearly one thousand women across the United States. The results revealed that 55% of the participants shared their beds with at least one dog, while 31% shared their beds with at least one cat. Moreover, 57% shared their beds with a human partner.
Lead researcher Christy Hoffman, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist, discovered several reasons why dogs make excellent bed companions. One of the main factors is that dogs’ sleeping patterns closely resemble those of humans, unlike cats.
Dogs have a remarkable ability to adapt to their owners’ sleep schedules, making them more accommodating compared to human partners. Many human partners have different sleep schedules, which can disrupt sleep. On the other hand, dogs readily adjust to their owners’ routines, potentially enhancing sleep quality.
