Most of us struggle to leave a warm spot on the couch, but Pancake has her nightly transitions down to a science. Based in Chicago, this “unhinged” girl from @thebabypancake has over 150,000 followers who tune in specifically for her daily antics. A recently posted video shows that even during a snowy winter, the dog stays committed to her bedtime routine. The English Bulldog’s owners call her a “well-behaved potato.” And that’s right because she is so serious about following each step.
Dog follows a bedtime routine and it’s adorable
The video opens on Pancake fully folded into the couch cushions like she’s been there since
morning. The on-screen text crowns her immediately: “The bedtime routine of a potato.” The first step involves a massive stretch. It looks like a slow-motion slide. Her dad helps her navigate the descent from the furniture. This dog then gets her bearings.
One viewer commented that this “pulling off the couch” is a nightly requirement for them, too. Once her paws hit the floor, she moves to the next step, which is a “slow walk outside.” The freezing Chicago weather doesn’t deter her. Fans have sweetly dubbed this the “potato waddle.” It is arguably the most endearing part of her bedtime routine.
Then comes the most crucial phase: “the search for the perfect spot.” As soon as she’s out the door, she starts sniffing the base of a pergola pillar. If you know an English Bulldog, you know that the spot has to be just right. She disappears from the frame for a moment and handles her business in private.
Once she finishes her mission, Pancake trots back toward the house. She has a bit of extra pep in her step. You can see her smacking her lips. She crosses the threshold, happy to have completed her bedtime routine. Over 4,500 people have already liked the post. They are obsessed with her discipline. She doesn’t rush any of it. For all we know, she follows her protocol so well that her beauty sleep remains undisturbed. In that case, sweet dreams, Pancake.
