Should You Leave the TV On for Your Puppy at Night?

Choose the right content: Stick to slow-paced programs. Nature documentaries with calm narration are ideal. Avoid cartoons with high-pitched voices or action movies with sudden loud bangs.
Control the volume: The TV should be barely audible from the other side of the room. If you can clearly hear every word from your bedroom, it’s too loud for the crate area.
Manage the light: Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. If your puppy’s crate is in the same room as the TV, consider using a dimmer setting or placing the crate behind a barrier so they aren’t staring directly into the glare.
Set a timer: Don’t leave the TV on all night. Set it to turn off after 30-60 minutes once your puppy has settled. This prevents them from associating the constant noise with the necessity of falling asleep, which can become a hard habit to break later.

Jenna Silverwood 22 Oct 0

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