Sleep & Night Behavior

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your dog’s behavior changes suddenly or becomes concerning, contact your veterinarian. Some dogs seem unable to fully settle overnight. They circle repeatedly, switch sleeping spots, stretch, sigh, move to different rooms, climb on and off the bed, or

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your dog’s behavior changes suddenly or becomes concerning, contact your veterinarian. It can feel upsetting to wake up in the middle of the night and find your senior dog standing in the hallway looking confused, staring at walls,

If your dog seems more restless than usual before lying down—pacing, circling more than normal, or struggling to settle—it can feel like a noticeable shift in their routine. You might expect your dog to settle quickly when they’re tired, but instead they appear unsettled, moving around more or taking longer to get comfortable. In many

If your dog used to settle down quickly but now takes longer to relax—circling, shifting, pacing, or staying alert—it can feel like a small but noticeable change. This may happen at bedtime, during naps, or whenever your dog tries to rest. In many cases, this behavior reflects how your dog is experiencing rest, comfort, or