The camera panned out to reveal Pancake in her dog bed along with another pooch who was sleeping peacefully and taking up most of the space. To make matters worse, the dog was lying on Pancake's paw.

Labradors are high-energy dogs, so the thought of leaving a puppy home alone might understandably fill an owner with dread.

Learn how to train your dog to go to bed on command. This obedience exercise teaches structure calmness and control while giving your dog a clear place to settle.

For small spaces, the Article Riley sofa bed is an excellent investment. It's comfortable to sit and sleep on, and held up to my pets.