When the Lights Stay On All Night — A Dog Mom's Real Guide to Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Your dog is standing in the corner again. Staring at the wall. It's 3am and the lights in her eyes just aren't quite the same.

You're not imagining it — and you're not alone. This is the guide I wish someone had handed me when Mr. Weenie's nights started getting long and confusing.

Real, honest, and written from experience — not a textbook.

What's inside:

• ✦ What Canine Cognitive Dysfunction actually is
• ✦ The early signs most people miss
• ✦ Sundowning — why nights get harder and what helps
• ✦ Practical routines and environment changes that help
• ✦ What your vet can and can't do
• ✦ Coping — for your dog, and for you

For every dog mom lying awake at 3am, wondering if this is normal aging or something more.

Momma Made. Mr. Weenie Approved. 🐾

For best print results:

• Print on standard letter paper (8.5" x 11")
• Set your printer to 100% scale (do not scale to fit)
• Compatible with any PDF reader on phone, tablet, or computer

💛 A note from Kellye:

I'm not a veterinarian. I'm a dog mom who has been in the trenches — late nights, vet bills, hard decisions, and a whole lot of love. Everything in this guide comes from personal experience, years of research, and conversations with our own vets while caring for Dixie, our dachshund who lived to be 20 years old.

This guide is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Please always consult your vet for diagnosis and treatment decisions. This is just one dog mom sharing what she wishes she'd known sooner.

Always consult your veterinarian. 🐾

— Kellye & Momma Gail | BowWow Pet Care Co. | Mount Juliet, Tennessee