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13 Dogs Who Are Definitely Not Morning People

By Colleen Williams
published: April 24, 2018 - updated: May 6, 2025 • 1 min. read
bulldog sleeping on bed

Hard as it is for us humans to wake up, we can’t blame our canine counterparts for being a little slow. Dogs don’t even have the benefit of coffee or energy drinks to get going. These cantankerous canines are definitely not morning people, but they’re some of the sweetest pups. Just don’t wake them up!

1. “This is Mabel. Mabel doesn’t like mornings.”

dog laying on bed underneath the sheets
(Kim Reynolds / Healthy Paws Facebook)
2. “Joie hates getting up in the morning. That’s ok—it’s when we get our cuddles in.”
Dog laying on a bed
(Sherri Brady Kisselback / Healthy Paws Facebook)
3. “If Dad’s not up, why do I have to be?”
Pug laying in bed with owner
(Melissa Thompson Flanders / Healthy Paws Facebook)
4. “Maybe if I snuggle up real deep, they won’t wake me up…”
Small dog snuggled up in blanket
(Katie G. Meyer / Healthy Paws Facebook)
6. “My dogs are so dramatic in the morning.”
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7. “The best part of waking up is dog toys in your cup.”
Closeup of dog's face with mug of coffee with tennis ball in it
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8. Even puppy eyes are powerless against the coming day…
Small dog curled up on a bed with polka dot sheets
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9. “He’s not a morning person either.”
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10. “Mom, make her staaahp!”
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11. “She refuses to get up before 9 a.m.”
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12. Just…no.
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13. “Okay, fine… I’m out of bed, happy?”
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colleen williams
By Colleen Williams

Over the past decade, Colleen has written about health, wellness, beauty, and even pets for The New York Times, The Cut, Refinery29, xoVain, Healthy Paws...Show more

Over the past decade, Colleen has written about health, wellness, beauty, and even pets for The New York Times, The Cut, Refinery29, xoVain, Healthy Paws Pet Insurance, and Seattle Met Magazine, as well as many beauty brands. She has a BFA in Art History from the University of New Mexico and an AAS in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in New York.