The Dog's Life is for me is an expression derived from the notion that a dog has the luxury to sleep all day. Most domestic dogs that are pets don't have to go to work or school, so they really do sleep about half the day. Dogs sleep out of boredom. Some dog's sleeping habits influence its behavior. Stimulation during the day is necessary for some dogs that need to be awake during the day so they can sleep at night; at the same time as their owners.

Even though a dog sleeps for 12 hours or more a day, they are still aware of their surroundings. If it is not time for a walk, pet, play or food, dogs tend to sleep. Sometimes they are tired, especially after an afternoon at the dog park and other times its just boredom.