We all know dogs love their naps. Some curl up on the couch, others sprawl out on the floor, and a few sneak onto your bed the moment you leave the room. But my neighbor’s French Bulldog, Winston, has taken napping to a whole new level—one so luxurious and well-choreographed that I’m honestly a little jealous.
Forget “eat, sleep, repeat.” Winston’s nap game is pure art.
The Pre-Nap Ritual
Winston doesn’t just flop down anywhere. Oh no—he treats his nap like a five-star spa appointment. First, he does a slow, dramatic lap around the room, sniffing the air like he’s deciding which corner has the best “ambience” for his sleep.
Once he finds the perfect spot—usually a sunbeam—he circles exactly three times (never two, never four), then lowers himself down with the kind of grace you’d expect from a professional ballerina.
The Accessories
Of course, no luxury nap is complete without accessories. Winston has a plush memory-foam dog bed with a faux-fur blanket draped over it. He also insists on having his favorite squeaky toy, Mr. Quackers, within paw’s reach.
Sometimes he even wears a lightweight cotton “pajama” shirt, because apparently, one must be properly dressed for such an occasion.
The Lighting
You might think I’m kidding, but Winston has preferences when it comes to lighting. He’ll nap in the brightest patch of sunlight he can find in the morning, then move to a dimmer corner in the afternoon for a “cozy vibe.”
On cloudy days, his owner turns on a small salt lamp near his bed. I’ve seen it. It’s ridiculous. It’s also… kind of amazing.
The Mid-Nap Stretch
About halfway through, Winston will wake up—not fully, just enough to do a big, slow stretch that starts with his back legs and ends with his little bat ears twitching. Then he lets out a satisfied sigh, like he just got back from a week-long beach vacation.
The Snack Intermission
Here’s where things really get next-level. Winston’s owner gives him a small treat halfway through his nap “so he has pleasant dreams.” That’s right—this dog gets a snack break during his sleep session.
I can’t remember the last time I got a snack delivered to me in bed. I might need to rethink my life choices.
The Second Act
After his snack, Winston relocates to a new spot—often the couch or a freshly fluffed blanket. I suspect this is to “reset the mood” for the second half of his nap. He curls into a perfect donut shape and drifts off again, this time with light snoring that somehow sounds more charming than annoying.
The Wake-Up Routine
Waking up is a slow process for Winston. First, he blinks a few times, looking adorably confused, as if he can’t believe he’s awake already. Then he rolls onto his back, paws in the air, waiting for belly rubs before officially starting his “afternoon activities” (which, let’s be honest, are mostly just more lounging).
Why I’m Jealous
Watching Winston nap has made me realize how bad humans are at resting. We rush it, we check our phones, we feel guilty for taking time to relax. Winston? He embraces it like a lifestyle. Every nap is an event, every detail considered.
And the best part? He’s never once apologized for it.
The Humor in It
It’s hard not to laugh when you see a dog taking naps this seriously. He’s basically a tiny, furry lifestyle influencer—except instead of telling you to “hydrate” and “meditate,” his advice is clearly: “Find the best spot, get cozy, snack often, repeat.”
Final Thought
Winston’s fancy nap routine is a reminder that rest should be something we savor, not rush through. Whether it’s a plush bed, a sunny spot, or a mid-nap snack, maybe we could all use a little more luxury in our downtime.
Until then, I’ll keep living vicariously through Winston—and maybe start lobbying for my own snack break during naps.