But now research has emerged that shows there are a number of advantages to having your four-legged friend by your side.
The study involved 150 participants from the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the results are surprising.
Among the participants, 56 percent said they shared a bed or bedroom with a dog or cat. And in this group, 41 percent said the animals helped them to sleep better at night, according to U.K. newspaper the Daily Mail.
Research showed that in most cases sleeping with your dog relaxed owners as they felt more secure with their pets by their side.
Still not convinced? Here are eight reasons why sleeping with your pet by your side is better for you, according to the research.
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