Source: FILE PHOTO: A company is looking for nappers and will pay them $1,500 to sleep on the job. Sleeping with your dog in the same room may be affecting your sleep more than you realize. Shifting positions, shaking, scratching, or jumping on and off the bed can cause brief awakenings, even if you don’t remember them. Many dogs wake earlier than humans or get up during the night to investigate sounds. Even while asleep, many people subconsciously respond to their dog’s movements or noises, making it harder to stay in deep, restorative sleep.