Is it normal for my puppy to be sleeping all day?

a month old?

if this pup is 4 weeks old bring him back to his mom now they need to stay with there mom till they are 8 weeks old to be healthy and socialized your puppy still needs his moms milk for one more week before being weened

other wise you will have unwanted behaver problems. like Avoidance tords a human presenthard to potty train ie "messing on the floor "try to escape by digging, pawing or jumping into the air when sarced or try to retreat ie " run and hide" if not able to do so may bite or ataick out of fear ,dog aggression, food aggression,or even separation anxiety are all part of poor , Socialization from owner and or there mother and there brothers and sisters how ever if the mother died or refuses to take this puppy back you have a job to do it will be hard and fun but well worth it this is how to to it By exposing your dog to different kinds of people, animals and environments, which involves everything from dog obedience classes to vet visits to walks to the park, we can help them develop confidence and ease. This goes a long way in helping them become resilient in the face of unsettling situations.Socialization does not end at puppyhood. While the foundation for good behavior is laid during the first few months, good owners encourage and reinforce social skills and responsiveness to commands throughout the dog's life.Socializing your dog is so easy and so much fun that a lot of people fail to take it seriously. However, without adequate socialization, your dog may become fearful and is likely to develop two of the most serious and hard-to-resolve problems, biting and fighting.Fear or Aggression with PeopleReward-based techniques are the method of choice when dealing with fearful or aggressive dogs. If you have a dog who's a little afraid of or doesn't like people, you need to find a way to get the message to the dog, "Hey buddy, I like you. If you just come close, I'll give you a bit of kibble."Obviously, using the food as a lure is an effective way to communicate when the dog is afraid of your voice or physical contact (in which case you cannot praise or pat). But it is easy to toss a piece of kibble to the ground. Eventually the dog will come closer, lured by the kibble first on the ground and then in your hand.Try the following technique: Sit in an armchair and scatter food around you (or your friend). Your dog can approach and retreat as he likes. As he comes closer, he gets the food and as he runs off he gets nothing. Once he is more interested in the lure, you can now take the food and talk to the dog in the language that he has learned: come here, sit, and down. This in itself is like a behavioral pacifier and will accelerate the bonding process.If you think your dog is fearful, stressed or worried, for dog's sake please work on this problem. It's no fun being anxious. If you think your dog has any kind of aggression problem, seek help immediately from a professional trainer. For referrals, call 1-800-PET-DOGS.Canine Squabbles If your dog is unfriendly with lots of other dogs, it means he is not adequately socialized to dogs. (But don't expect your dog to be best friends with every dog; after all, we aren't with every person!)A well-socialized dog may still chase, hump and argue. However, socialization ensures your dog has the requisite social savvy to enjoyably and confidently interact with unfamiliar dogs that he may meet and to resolve arguments with other dogs without doing damage. It is easiest to socialize your dog when he is young, but it is never too late to make him more dog friendly.Don't Make Matters Worse

Dog to dog aggression is most often inadvertently trained in by owners. When an owner sees another dog and tightens the leash, the owner's tension is often relayed to their dog. The dog growls, the owner tightens the leash more and maybe yells at the dog. Over time, the dog becomes conditioned to get tense, as he makes the association between other dogs approaching and his owner's anxiety. So now the dog wants the other dog to stay away, and one of the ways he tries to accomplish this is by growling and barking.

Furthermore, if your dog is uncomfortable with another dog, tightening the leash excludes flight from his possible options and leaves him with fight as the major option. Tightening the leash also distorts your dog's body language and all but forces him to lean forward on his front feet - a posture that the other dog may perceive as somewhat threatening.

Obviously, keep your dog on leash for safety, but you've got to learn to control your dog without tightening the leash. By keeping the leash lose and acting calm, you may convince your dog to do the same! Think about using a head halter - this is one time when it could be very handy.

Don't punish your dog for barking or growling at other dogs. The punishment may teach your dog "I don't like being around other dogs because I am punished whenever they show up, so I'll bark to keep them away."

Instead, try to focus on making your dog enjoy the presence of other dogs by associating them with things he likes. For dog-to-dog aggression, the method of choice is reward training, and the best feedback is kibble and praise. Start by hand-feeding your dog and getting him fixated on an object (like a Kong toy or white sterilized bone). This way, you can expose him to one dog (or person) at a time, at a safe distance and give him something to do, such as chewing a toy or eating his kibble. It will give him something to focus on and associate the presence of dogs with things he likes.

The technique here is to go outside and sit on a park bench. Whenever you see another dog, you say, "Oh, look, here comes a cookie dog." And as soon as your dog sees the other dog, you give him a treat. Even if your dog is tense and growling and one might say that you are rewarding the dog for growling and acting badly around other dogs, things will improve quickly. The dog cannot help but make the positive association between the approaching dog and the cookie, and soon he will look forward to other dogs approaching.

Any time your dog acts appropriately when a dog approaches, offer a reward. Be sure you give your dog enough space from the other dog to feel safe and comfortable. And watch for early signs of discomfort, such as yawning, and excessive panting or activity. You don't want to push your dog too far too fast.A variation of this would be to get very happy whenever another dog passes by. Your dog cannot fail to make the association between the appearance of another dog and your positive change of mood. This is important because it is the owner's (negative) change in mood that has caused most of the problem. if the dogs were left to their own devices, they would probably resolve the problem amicably.

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I actually think this is normal. Ask your neighbor if the puppy did this over at their home. The puppy probably is a little confused since you just adopted it. Wait a little while, see if your puppy gets better and if he doesnt i would suggest bring it to the vets. For now, dont worry and as long as you give it lots of love, he will be fine. :) Good luck with your new puppy and take good care of it! Make sure it gets good excersise during the day.

first of all... You shouldn't have a puppy who's only a month old... puppies should be at LEAST 8 weeks when they're taken from their mother and littermates but you do have him now, and thats the important thing. depending on the breed, puppies sleep up to 16 hours a day. if u do your math thats only 8 hours of awake time. You'll be wishing he would sleep more when he gets a bit older and starts getting more and more hyper!! as long as he's eating, and going to the bathroom regularly you have nothing to worry about!!

Acutally for a puppy sleep is very important for their growing cycle. You should also try not to wake the puppy while they are napping. In a couple of months you will be wishing she was sleeping more as you chase her around the house to try and take away the objects she has stolen from you. :)

If the puppy is a month old u shouldnt have it untill its 7-8 wks old as the pup is still needing its mothers milk!

Sounds normal..young puppies are no different than human babies, frommy experience and from what I've read. There's a lot of info on the 'net. Do a search for puppy care.

first off the puppy is far too young to be away from its mother. its only what 4 weeks old. it still needs its mothers milk. my dogs puppies were fully weaned when they were 6 weeks old. you will have to buy puppy replacement milk. as he is so young he will sleep alot. puppies of that age will sleep alot.

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yes the mother dog may have died, but i think he should have fed the puppies himself until they were 8 weeks old. if my dog had died when her puppies were 4 weeks old, i wouldnt of given them away, i would of bottle fed them until they didnt need it anymore, then sell them at 8 weeks

Dogs sleep about 14 hours a day and since your puppy is so young, it will probably only eat, sleep, poop and pee

Newborn Puppy Care - up to 4 weeks

Newborn Puppy Care is very much the total province of the mother. The following details chart the requirements for puppy care according to the puppies growth and development rates.

A puppy is born blind, deaf and toothless

The puppy's eyes, which are closed at birth, open when it is between one and two weeks old. It then begins to see

A puppy cannot shiver. It is small and therefore must look to its mother for warmth

Puppies whimper when they are cold, hungry or uncomfortable

Puppys grow while they sleep

A puppy is reliant on its mother for the first few weeks for food, comfort and to learn basic dog requirements

A puppy will be weaned between the ages of 3 and 7 weeks

During the ages of 3 to 7 weeks its first teeth, or milk teeth will appear

A puppy is taught basic behaviour disciplines from its mother

A puppy should be exposed to people within its first week to enable it to socialise comfortably with other species

A puppys first four weeks are important during which time they should be made to feel comfortable with their environment and mixing with different species and people. Failure to do this may result in behavioural problems as the puppy grows older

Puppies learn what it is like to bite and be bitten

Puppies also learn what different forms of barking mean and how to make and use those sounds themselves to establish relationships with other dogs

Puppy Care between 4 to 7 weeks old

A puppy will continue how to socialise with other dogs and animals and people

Up to the age of 4 weeks the mother will be with the puppy almost constantly

Between 4 and 5 weeks the mother will gradually spend time away from her puppies

Children should be encouraged to play with puppies at this age to ensure the puppy is comfortable with children in the future

After weaning puppies need to receive a series of vaccines in order to develop immunity on their own. Vaccinations for puppies generally include distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, rabies, and sometimes bordetella

Puppies are usually found new homes at this age

Puppy Care - Preparing for he arrival of a new puppy

This section details the top tips and advice on puppy care in relation to preparing for the arrival of a new puppy. Inspect your home through the eyes of a new puppy and any potential problems or safety issues - a major consideration in puppy care.

Puppy Care - Safety Issues

Are there any rooms that you do not want the pup to go into? Install locks or safety gates

The bathroom especially should be made totally out of bounds - your puppy might be tempted to drink water from the toilet

Make sure the floors are clear of anything sacred or that might harm the puppy - toys, slippers, shoes, papers etc

Remote controls are very dangerous for a dog the batteries can cause burning and mercury poisoning - Put them somewhere safe

Check out your house plants - some can cause toxic poisoning such as mistletoe, holly, hibiscus, dieffenbachia, ivy and azalea to name but a few

Household cleaners - Be sure to remove any cleansers, disinfectants, bleach and soap powder from the puppys reach

Check the house for any small items that might be swallowed

Check for any dangling chords or table cloths

Make sure that no breakable items or garbage is accessible to the new puppy

Puppy Care Checklist - Items to be purchased

A puppy does not require many items but the following should be purchased:

Dog bed or crate

Food and water bowls

Collar and leash

Toys

Chews

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Brushes and combs

Nail clippers

Flea Spray

Supply of puppy food

http://www.dog-names.org.uk/puppy-care.htm

Good luck!

If he's only a month old he's way too young to be away from his mother. He's just a baby yet. He'll get more active in a couple of weeks.

Absolutely.

Dogs sleep Alto, even when they are not puppies.

It's completely normal.

Also, don't overfeed your dog. My dog is over 90 lbs and doesn't get enough exercise. You also need to not let him have citrus fruit, chocolate, raisins, onions, and macadamia nuts can paralyze him

oh yeah, normal. just like all babies, puppies sleep alot. now if he doesn't want to play or eat, or is lethargic when is he awake then there is something else going on, but just sleeping alot is totally normal.