Puppies are cute - but bad for sleep

Yes, new puppies are very, very cute. But If you have ever trained a new puppy on their house-manners, you know just how much it can interrupt your normal sleeping patterns. The puppy may be barking, whining, scratching on the door, or just rough-housing loudly with their toys.

Either way, it can be a major challenge to your normal sleep patterns to try and raise a new puppy. Here are some thoughts, tips, and tricks which may ease your way. From newborn pup, to fully-trained canine companion, here are a few ways to get some sleep along the way.