For sleep & night-time
Helping a restless dog sleep through the night
Pacing, whining, the 3am wake-ups — a dog who won't settle wears the whole household down. These guides help you find what's behind it and build the calm bedtime rhythm that gets everyone a full night's sleep.
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The wind-down routine
Dogs settle on predictability. A simple, repeatable evening rhythm tells your dog's body that night-time means rest.
- Earlier evening
Exercise & feed
A good walk and dinner earlier in the evening — not right before bed. A calm, satisfied dog settles; a wound-up one paces. Take away water a little before lights-out.
- The wind-down hour
Lower the lights
Dim the lights, drop the energy, and keep the last hour quiet so your dog can switch off. Finish with a last toilet trip at roughly the same time each night.
- Lights out
A consistent spot
A comfortable, supportive bed in the same calm spot every night, with a steady soundscape playing. Consistency turns their bed into a clear signal that it’s time to rest.
The sleep & night-time guides
Where to start
- Sleep & night-time
How to settle a dog at night
Restless nights, 3am wake-ups, early whining. A calm, practical plan to help your dog settle and sleep through the night — and how to tell when it's worth a vet visit.
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A puppy’s first night at home
What actually happens on a puppy's first night, how to set up the crate, why the crying is normal, and the calm routine that gets everyone more sleep by the end of week one.
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Stay close to the hearth
Be ready before the next goodbye
Breed-specific calming guides and new videos from The Cozy Hound, sent occasionally, so the next time you head out, you both know the routine.
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