Have you ever had one of those evenings where your dog seems to have completely lost the plot? They're zooming around the house, barking at everything, pestering everyone, can't settle and apparently have forgotten everything they've ever learned. It's easy to look at that dog and think they need MORE. Another walk, a game, some training, something to burn off all that energy. But what if the little scallywag is actually overtired? That's what we're exploring this September with Naughty or Sleepy? We're going to take a closer look at how sleep can affect our dogs' behaviour, stress and ability to learn and cope, because there's a lot more to sleep than simply counting how many hours your dog spends lying on the couch. A dog can look like they're resting while still keeping tabs on every person walking through the house, every car door outside and every suspicious leaf that dares to blow past the window. So we'll also look at the difference between simply resting and properly switching off, why some dogs find that harder than others, and whether we sometimes need to stop trying quite so hard to tire our dogs out! Later in the month we'll put it all into practice with a little 7-Day Sleep Experiment to see what we notice about our own dogs. But first I want to hear about your dog. 💤 Do they sleep deeply during the day, or are they always half-listening to what's going on? 😈 Do they have a particular time of day when they tend to go a little feral? 👀 Have you ever noticed their behaviour change after a really busy day or a bad night's sleep? And if there's anything you struggle with when it comes to sleep (your dog's sleep, not yours personally — I'm definitely not qualified for that! 😂) pop it in the comments. It might be getting them to settle, waking through the night, sleeping during the day, constantly being on alert, or something completely different. I'll make sure I address as much as I can in the masterclass. So, tell me about your dog's sleep! 💤

Hi 👋 I'm Deb and I'm so glad you're here. This community is all about helping you better understand your dog's behaviour, build your confidence and create a calmer, more enjoyable life together. If you're new, here's a quick guide to what's here and how to get started. 🐶 Step 1: Introduce Yourself Head over to the Welcome – Let's Meet You and Your Dog post in General Discussion and say hello. We'd love to get to know you and your dog. 📚 Step 2: Explore the Free Libraries Head to the Classroom tab, where you'll find plenty of free resources to explore, including the Guides Library, Foundation Games Library and Your Dog Is Not Broken mini course. There's no particular order you need to work through things — have a look around and start with whatever feels most useful for you and your dog. 📩 Step 3: Get My Weekly Dog Tip Every Friday I send out my Weekly Dog Tip from Busy Pawz, with something practical to think about or try with your dog, plus my latest blog and anything new happening at Busy Pawz and The Calm Dog Project. If you'd like it delivered straight to your inbox, you can subscribe here 💬 Step 4: Join the Conversation Have a look through the Community tab to see what's happening. Each month we explore different topics, and you're always welcome to ask questions, share what's happening with your dog or simply have a read. ⭐ Want More? Premium members get access to the full Guides and Games Libraries, along with masterclasses, Q&As and Member Support sessions. Thanks for being here. Have a look around, make yourself at home and I look forward to getting to know you and your dog. 💚

Pop in and say hello — I’d love to learn a bit about you both 😊 Share as much or as little as you like 👇 • Your dog’s name, age, and breed • What you’re currently struggling with • What everyday life looks like right now • What you’d love it to feel like instead • Or even just something you love about them No judgement here — we’re all just doing the best we can with the dogs we love 🤍