Dog Wakes From ‘Power Nap’ With the Funniest Look of Confusion

Most of us have experienced the unexpected time warp of a “quick nap” that turns into a half-day sleep marathon. It turns out dogs can relate too. In a TikTok clip shared by Courtney Jaillet (@courtneyjaillet), her dog is seen waking from a supposed 15-minute nap with the kind of dazed expression most people know all too well. The video, captioned with “When you lay down for a 15-minute power nap and woke up 6 hours later,” shows the dog standing in a bedroom doorway, its ears adorably flipped inside out, clearly wondering what century it is.

Since being posted on July 15, the clip has garnered over 635,900 views, nearly 100,500 likes, and hundreds of comments from users who felt personally attacked by the accuracy of the scenario. The dog’s face perfectly captures that confusing moment after an unintentional long nap—groggy, slightly annoyed, and unsure of what time it is.

According to animal expert Axel Lagercrantz, the CEO and co-founder of Pets4Homes, the behavior isn’t all that unusual. “A relaxed and content dog will spend a significant portion of the day sleeping,” Lagercrantz told Newsweek. Adult dogs typically need 12 to 14 hours of sleep a day, while puppies can rack up as much as 20 hours. Rather than sleeping in long stretches, dogs often nap throughout the day and night in a pattern known as polyphasic sleep.

Lagercrantz went on to explain that a dog’s lifestyle, age, activity level, and even diet all affect how much sleep it needs. Puppies require sleep to support their rapid development, while senior dogs often return to longer rest cycles as they age. He advises dog owners to establish routines that include consistent feeding, exercise, and a cozy sleep space to encourage healthy rest habits.

The dog’s age in Courtney’s video isn’t confirmed, but its relatable reaction has inspired some hilarious viewer comments. One person wrote, “He’s trying to figure out what year it is,” while another joked, “So is my breakfa…lun…dinner ready?” Others chimed in with their own post-nap confusion stories, like mistaking 9 a.m. for 9 p.m., or waking up unsure of which timeline they were in.

With the video continuing to gain traction, it’s clear this sleepy pup has struck a chord with nap-prone viewers everywhere. Whether you’re a human or a dog, sometimes the nap takes you further than planned—and judging by this canine’s expression, the journey was very, very real.

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This content was created with AI assistance and edited by the iHeartDogs team.