Napping. It’s one of a dog’s favorite pastimes, well aside from hunting groundhogs, and it’s one of my favorites too.

Napping is an art though. Despite my ability to drift into la la land pretty easily, there are definitely some things that make nap time that much more enjoyable.

#1 Darkness. If the light switch is not easily accessible than this can also be achieved by burrowing inside blankets, between couch cushions, and under furniture.

#2 More Cushion. Who wants to lay on a wood floor? Definitely not this guy. Dog beds and couches are fine, but if you really want a cushy place to lay your head, check out the ‘rents bed. Trust me, it’s way better.

#3 Lulling Sounds. If you think someone is going to play soft soothing music for you, you are mistaken. If you can figure out how to turn the radio on than high five to you otherwise you might have to make your own noise so someone else will turn it on to drown you out.

#4 Bring a Friend. Napping alone is no fun. Having a pal to lay next to you and keep you warm is just the icing on the cake! So always always always bring a napping pal.

#5 Be adaptable. Sometimes the best snooze spot in the house is taken. You need to be able to get comfy anywhere – try sleeping on your back, upside down, or even curled in a ball. You’d be surprised just how comfy you can get.

#6 Look Adorable. The more adorable you look when you are sleeping, the less likely it is that someone will wake you up. If your people start taking pictures while you are sleeping, then you are golden, there is a zero chance they will wake you up for anything for the next few hours. Keep up the good work.

#7 Have sweet dreams. Nobody likes nightmares. So make sure you think happy thoughts before you fall asleep – this will ensure that you only dream of chasing bunnies, rolling in stinky stuff, and eating the biggest rawhide bone. Don’t worry if you startle yourself awake with high pitched cries or flailing limps – this is all part of your dream.

#8 Watch the time. As much as napping is fun, it can’t last forever. Don’t nap your day away, you will miss out on some awesome adventures. Wearing your cape during naptime is a good idea, then you are always ready for the action at hand!

sweet dreams my friend.