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11 Dog Sleep Fails That Are Actually Sleep WINS

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11 Dog Sleep Fails That Are Actually Sleep WINS

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By Hannah Gilman

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It’s hard to look cute when you’re straight up failing at something, but when it comes to dogs—and puppies!—failing actually makes you cuter. Case in point: Sleeping, no matter what. Dozing off in adorably weird scenarios, doing that classic nod-and-jerk number, snuggling up on other dogs—basically, it’s all adorable.

Bumpity-Bump

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Sliding down the stairs is a thing kids do for fun when they’re bored because it basically feels like a DIY version of a roller coaster ride. So the fact that this guy stayed asleep for the whole thing? Super impressive.

Sad Eyes

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At first he looks like he’s the saddest bulldog in all the land, but then he just cannot and pulls a Leaning Tower of Sleepiness. Keep fighting the good sleep fight, pal.

Can’t. Get. Comfy.

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“Ah, a sleep-worthy surface at head-level…Nooo…It’s hard. And slippery.”

 Face Plant

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Stay awake? Not. A. Chance.

Watch Dog

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We like to think that these guys are taking turns sleeping, and the pup in the back has clearly figured out a sleeping situation that works for him. Dude in front? Trying so hard to stay alert—and upright!—but being a watchdog is just plain tough.

California King Bed

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Ah, yes. Nothing like curling up on the belly of a big ol’ Great Dane for some quality shut-eye.

Kerplunk

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It seems a little dramatic, but when you gotta sleep, you gotta sleep.

Zzz…

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Let’s just all take a moment to collectively squeal at the cuteness that is this little buddy. His little belly!

Unintentional Splits

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“Don’t mind me, just doing my splits.”

Pug Roll

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That thing where there’s just no possible way you can stay awake any longer. Just not gonna happen.

Puppy Snuggie

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This blanket/snuggie situation has this guy basically one step away from becoming E.T. A human sleep roundup just wouldn’t quite be the same now, would it?

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Hannah Gilman is a Seattle-based copywriter, content producer, and storytelling pro with dual degrees in journalism and graphic design. She grew up in rural Iowa with lots of dogs.

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