Sleeping pooches have the ability to calm even your biggest stresses. After all, who could look at a photo of a dog dozing off without feeling a little bit more at ease? If you need a boost of zen, here are 35 photos of snoozing dogs that will make the rest of your day a bit easier. (You can thank us later.) .
1 | This pug having sweet dreams
ShutterstockDuring the day, it's likely that your dog takes advantage of your unoccupied bed. (A free bed means more room to strike silly poses, after all).
2 | This golden retriever puppy spooning a stuffed animal
ShutterstockThis puppy loves to cuddle up close to their favorite stuffed animal during long afternoon snooze sessions.
3 | This French bulldog puppy sitting comfortably in her human's lap
ShutterstockAs any dog would likely tell you if they could, the most comfortable place to nap is on their human's lap.
4 | This Chihuahua who's smiling in her sleep
ShutterstockThere's a good chance that this smiling Chihuahua is dreaming of digging up the biggest bone known to man.
5 | These baby beagles in a sweet snoozing pile
ShutterstockWhat's better than a sleeping beagle puppy? An entire litter of sleeping beagles puppies, obviously!
6 | This English bulldog snoring away
ShutterstockAfter a long day of napping, this fourth nap was well-deserved.
7 | This Shar-Pei settling in to a long nap
ShutterstockWe can only imagine how exhausting it must be carrying around all of that cuteness.
8 | This terrier mix puppy cuddling with his favorite toy
ShutterstockJust like their human owners, dogs sleep better with something to spoon.
9 | This Chihuahua with a strange preference in sleeping positions
ShutterstockA true sign of canine exhaustion? This Chihuahua's adorable belly display.
10 | This white Swiss shepherd puppy and her kitty friend catching those Z's
ShutterstockAdorable nap, party of two!
11 | This French bulldog falling asleep in his owner's arms
ShutterstockIf this isn't a win-win, we don't know what is!
12 | This sleeping Bordeaux puppy snuggling with a kitten
ShutterstockThis kitten seems to be truly enjoying being taken hostage by an adorable sleeping puppy. (Though, is it really considered being "taken hostage" if you want to be there?)
13 | This puppy falling asleep on her back
ShutterstockEven though this puppy is fast asleep, she still knows to keep her stomach exposed in case a good belly rub comes along.
14 | These Siberian huskies packed tightly under a blanket
ShutterstockThese newborn Siberian huskies are getting some rest before a long day of exploring their new home.
15 | This Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy basking in the sunlight
ShutterstockAll dogs know a restful nap can be taken anywhere, at any time of the day.
16 | These puppies falling asleep in the grass
ShutterstockSometimes the best pillows are your napping brothers and sisters.
17 | This Rhodesian ridgeback puppy and English bulldog napping together
ShutterstockThough these two are the best of friends, the Rhodesian ridgeback still can't quite figure out why the English bulldog insists upon hogging the whole bed.
18 | These English springer spaniels sleeping in a perfect row
ShutterstockWhat would you give to be the puppy in the very center of this adorable cuddle puddle?
19 | These golden retrievers resting together after a morning run
ShutterstockEven dogs enjoy an afternoon of cuddling with their partners.
20 | This mother and her pups taking a much-needed nap
ShutterstockWhat mom can't relate to this feeling?
21 | This puppy dozing off in a patch of grass
ShutterstockThere's nothing wrong with a little sunbathing on a lazy afternoon.
22 | This Vizsla mix puppy finding a comfortable spot on her owner's bed
ShutterstockHas anything ever looked so soft in the history of dogkind?
23 | This pug sleeping soundly on the couch
ShutterstockAside from TV-watching seating, your leather couch is an ideal spot for your pug to catch some Z's.
24 | This dog falling asleep in the most adorable position possible
ShutterstockThis dreaming dog was simply so exhausted after a full day of play that he immediately plopped onto the bed and passed out.
25 | This jack Russell terrier taking a nap in his dog bed
ShutterstockEvery once in a while, your dog will actually fall asleep in their own bed. And when they do, hopefully it's as cute as this.
26 | This Rottweiler mix puppy falling asleep with her paws in the air
ShutterstockOne minute she was playing peekaboo, and the next minute she was sound asleep!
27 | This playful pug snoozing on the ground
ShutterstockEither this pug has a serious sense of humor, or she simply couldn't be bothered to turn on to her belly before falling asleep.
28 | This French bulldog who fell asleep in the middle of a fetch session
ShutterstockIt's an exhausting game, pupster. We get it.
29 | This corgi lounging in a dog bed
ShutterstockRather than paying hundreds of dollars to see a therapist, some simply suggest looking at pictures of sleeping corgis to ease your stress levels.
30 | This Chihuahua who's snoring loudly after a long day
ShutterstockApart from snoring loudly, this Chihuahua also has the habit of sticking out his tongue during afternoon naps.
31 | This golden retriever who's hitting the snooze button
ShutterstockPatrolling the perimeter of the yard all day long can be incredibly taxing.
32 | This duo who's falling asleep under the covers
ShutterstockThese pooches are cuddled up so tightly that you can only see their snoots through their cocoon of blankets.
33 | These corgis sleeping in each other's arms
ShutterstockIn this photo, one corgi puppy tries to wake the other after he fell sound asleep during a photoshoot. Models, are we right?
34 | This chocolate Labrador resting peacefully
ShutterstockConfirmed: The pavement is a perfectly acceptable place for a morning snooze session.
35 | This pug that couldn't handle Halloween
ShutterstockWe are truly bewitched by this precious pug, whom we have to give an A for effort! And for more on dogs that will make you LOL, check out these 25 Hilarious Dogs Who Look So Much Like Their Owners It's Scary.
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