Woman Films Her Sleep—Not Ready for What Her Dog Does at Night

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2 days ago

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A night-cam video has gone viral, showcasing the hilarious antics of an Australian shepherd dog as it attempts to get comfortable in bed with its owner.
In a TikTok post, the owner shared the footage to the amusement of over 6.1 million viewers, over 820,000 of whom liked the video. The clip shows the pup jumping into bed with its owner and trying out a variety of positions—including across her head—trying to get comfortable.
The black-and-white footage shows the dog laying directly on her head, then her torso, and in what seems to be every imaginable direction. The canine eventually settles with its head lovingly tucked under its owners.
File photo: A woman and her dog sleep together in her bed.
File photo: A woman and her dog sleep together in her bed.
EyeEmThe relatable struggle sparked a wave of amused comments from fellow dog owners on TikTok.
"I slept with my husky in the bed once … the midnight zoomies, head paws, howls, awooos and nose nibbles killed me for days after," one person wrote.
The affectionate end position melted another viewer's heart: "The last [position] would melt me into a pile of slop."
A third captured the dog's inner monologue with humor: "He's like, 'Hi, excuse me, is there room in your skin?'"
The sheer size of some canine cuddlers also drew comments, with one owner saying that their Bernese mountain dog, at 100 pounds in weight, is similar: "I swear one day he will accidentally smother me," the viewer wrote.
Should Dogs Sleep in Your Bed?
The decision of whether to let a pet sleep in bed is a personal one, with various factors influencing owners' choices.
Khris Erickson, a certified professional dog trainer based in Wisconsin, previously told Newsweek that "there's no universal answer" to this question.
"Some people don't want their dog in bed because it disrupts their sleep, triggers allergies, or they just prefer their own space," Erickson said. She also highlighted potential behavioral issues: "Some dogs may start to resource-guard the bed, growling or snapping when their owner moves, when someone enters the room, or if another person approaches. If that's the case, bed privileges should be revoked."
However, for owners comfortable sharing their space and whose dogs behave appropriately, co-sleeping can be highly beneficial. Erickson said it can strengthen the bond between pup and owner—and also makes it easier to be aware if the canine needs to go outside during the night.
For those considering transitioning their pet out of the bed, Erickson advised setting clear rules early.
"It's much easier to set a 'no-bed' rule from the start than to try and change it later. Before bringing home a dog or puppy, the whole family should agree on the furniture rules—and everyone needs to stick to them," Erickson said. "If the dog never gets a taste of sleeping on the bed, they're far less likely to want to."
Newsweek reached out to @rockypasderepit for comment via TikTok.