Until recently, I never realized how much dogs rely on routine. Of course, most follow the usual pattern of meals, walks, and naps. But every so often, a dog comes up with a habit so unexpectedly funny that you can’t help but laugh.

Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of quirky canine behaviors. There’s even a neighborhood dog who bolts back and forth across an empty street for no apparent reason. It may not make sense to us, but it’s clearly his favorite pastime.

That’s the charm of dogs: their odd little habits might puzzle us, yet they always have meaning for them. And sometimes, those rituals are downright hilarious.

Take Pancake, a Chicago dog whose bedtime routine first left her owners baffled before turning into an internet sensation.

The Nightly Ritual That Never Gets Old

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