Waiting for your turn is hard, especially when you’re already past your bedtime. A sleepy new video shared by @rex_and_cooper perfectly captures that struggle, showing one exhausted dog fighting off sleep while patiently waiting for his paws to be wiped. What makes the clip so charming is the dog’s patience. There’s no fussing or protest, just quiet acceptance, heavy eyelids, and a body that’s clearly ready to collapse into bed the second permission is granted.
Dog can barely keep its eyes open while waiting to get paws wiped
The Instagram account @rex_and_cooper, which has 168 followers and 15 posts, documents life with two canine brothers living in the mountains of New York. According to the bio, they’re “just two brothers living their best life in the mountains of NY,” and this clip feels like a very real and relatable slice of that cozy mountain routine.
The video begins indoors after what appears to be a long day outside. One of the dogs stands near the door, paws still dirty, waiting for the usual wipe-down before being allowed to relax fully. As the seconds pass, his eyelids start to droop. He sways slightly, blinking slowly as if trying to stay polite and cooperative despite the overwhelming urge to fall asleep. At one point, his eyes close completely for a brief moment, only for him to snap back awake, remembering he’s still on “paw duty.”
The caption adds to the humor, reading: “How should I get my revenge?” to the injustice of having to stay awake when sleep is clearly calling. Viewers instantly related to the moment. One person wrote, “My dog is the same way. He thinks we have the same bedtime.” Another joked, “It’s giving, ‘Can I speak to your manager ASAP?'” One dog account added, “Same. ‘Same’ takes three to five business days for my mom to wipe my paws.”
