Achieving a restful night’s sleep is vital for not only commencing your day positively, but also for enhancing your overall health.
Sadly, a rather anxious dog named Bailey has experienced some difficulties during the night.
Fearful Pup
Bailey is a rescue dog who was taken in by Mac Clennely in 2020.
Although Mac and Bailey formed a bond straight away, Mac soon understood that Bailey had several anxieties to overcome.
“When we met with her amazing foster mom, she informed us that Bailey [was] one of the most fearful and shy dogs [she’d] ever encountered,” shared Mac.
After learning this, Mac promptly sought assistance from a behaviorist to support this pup as much as possible.
She would leap off the back of the couch and flee whenever I entered the living space. It took over six months for her to feel at ease with me even getting close to her.
In the initial few nights of their companionship, Mac observed that his pup was not resting well.
Bedtime Ritual
Seeking methods to assist Bailey in falling asleep, Mac discovered the most charming and ideal solution that swiftly became part of their nightly routine.
Every time we cuddled up on the couch with blankets, Bailey felt significantly more secure and relaxed when she was wrapped or sheltered by a blanket.
Thus, Mac began to envelop Bailey in a blanket as if she were a little charming burrito.
Since then, this pup has been sleeping soundly every night.
[OC] My sweet girl will sit next to her bed at bedtime waiting to be tucked in
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What began as a light-hearted jest transformed into the most adorable and wonderful practice!
We tried it once as a playful tease at bedtime, and when she nestled into it, we decided to let her be. The next morning we found her still tucked in, so it became a nightly ritual.
Bailey also has a tiny cuddle companion who is her best friend – an orange tabby cat named Penny.
They love to cuddle, and Penny will playfully dangle her tail in front of Bailey. While Bailey pretends to want to chase Penny when she gets the zoomies, she understands that she has no chance of catching her.
Lesson Learned
Understanding how a night of proper sleep can influence not only your day but also your life in total, I’m really delighted to see that Mac discovered a way to provide Bailey with the finest sleep every single night.
Additionally, Bailey was not the sole one to gain from the adoption.
Connecting with her and introducing her to a more compassionate world involved months and years of patience and empathy. She is now joining us in parks, shops [and] breweries. She is realizing her best self.
In today’s society, lessons about patience are always incredibly appreciated and advocated, as they are always essential.
Bailey not only taught her family something profound, but she also taught us, reminding us that there is always a solution to challenging situations; we just have to think creatively and surround ourselves with supportive individuals.
Well done, Bailey!