Pekingese Going Right Back To Bed After Breakfast Is Self-Care Goals
They say, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." But have you heard about the obligatory nap afterward? Well, don't worry if you haven't, because apparently, this is more of a Pickles thing. Pickles Victoria the Pekingese puppy, to be exact, whose post-mealtime nap in a popular TikTok has become a true bedtime self-care goal — even if that bedtime is right after breakfast.
@pickles.victoria Daily Affirmation 💕 Pickles 🥒 the Pekingese puppy 🐶 dog 🐕 hopes you'll practice self care today- even if it means putting yourself back to bed 🛌 #dog #puppy #goodmorning #goodvibes #affirmations
"Self care is important, even if it means going back to bed," said the TikToker in the 9-second clip featuring a very sleepy Pickles. It's a sort of daily affirmation for this pup, who has made a habit of taking naps right after eating her first meal of the day. As one supporter added in the comments, it truly "sounds like a perfect morning."
Other viewers shared Pickles' sentiments, with one saying, "I wish I could do that, too." Another loved that Pickles Victoria took "me time" into her own hands. Seriously, is there any better way to do self-care?
The facts behind healthy puppy sleep routines
Pickles Victoria is a self-care queen. She's also doing one of the best things a pup can do for their growth and development: sleep! Depending on age, puppies can actually sleep up to 20 hours a day. So, what can the science of pets and sleep tell us about how to help our pups get a healthy amount of rest?
Well, one thing Pickle's parent did right was not to wake her. Sure, snuggling a sleeping fido might be tempting, but it's best to avoid waking your pup mid-sleep, as it can interrupt the body's natural way of repairing itself. This is especially rough on pups who are quite literally maturing and developing new cognitive abilities every week. Now, though Pickles and other pups may add in extra naps throughout the day, scheduling naptimes can be quite helpful to their development.
Routines help relieve stress, improve sleep, and benefit the overall well-being of your growing pup. Make sure your cutie's sleep area is comfortable, and be patient if it doesn't sleep through the whole night at first: new doggos need time to get with the program! Remember: the sleepiest puppies to ever take napzzz might also be the healthiest. So, happy napping!