The Cozy Hound

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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An evening that ends in sleep

The wind-down routine

Dogs settle on predictability. A simple, repeatable evening rhythm tells your dog's body that night-time means rest.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

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