Move over, bedtime storybooks — there’s a new nightly ritual stealing the spotlight, and it involves a diva Boxer named Poppy who insists on five-star treatment before dozing off.
This four-legged princess has TikTok in stitches with her very specific demands: tuck-in services, prime pillow real estate, and her own iPad for pre-sleep entertainment. Forget counting sheep — this pup counts on Grandpa mastering her routine before Mom and Dad jet off on vacation.
@princess.poppyyy You guys know by now, poppy doesn’t play about her sleep mask 😩❤️🫶🩷🌈👑💅 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #dogtok #dogsoftiktok #spoileddog #spoileddogs #dogcontent #souldog #boxerdogcontent #dogdrama #boxerdog #boxerdogprobs #funnydog #doglover #doglove #souldog #boxerdogmomprobs #boxerdogmom #boxerprobs ♬ original sound – Princess Poppy
The viral clip, shared by owner Vanessa Nelson, shows Poppy shooting her signature “puppy-dog eyes” at the camera until the blankets are ceremoniously pulled back. Once nestled into her pillow throne, she awaits her squirrel-watching screen time and a cozy eye mask.
“When you’re spoiled af,” text in the video quips. Nelson, from Connecticut, said that Poppy has been her sidekick since college, tagging along for degrees, apartment moves, and even Sephora hauls. “She loves pup cups from Starbucks, naps, and crying until she gets her way,” Nelson said. “And yes, she hogs the bed.”
According to the American Kennel Club, nearly half of dog owners bunk with their pups — and Poppy’s followers are fully onboard. The video, amassing 2.2 million views, sparked a flood of comments from fans equally obsessed with her routine. “I have a boxer dachshund mix who does this too lol,” SamGill2496 wrote. Another user, Kristan, joked, “At the end she was looking like, ‘Now turn on the TV.’”
@princess.poppyyy Grandpa learning poppy’s routine for when mom and dad go on vacation and poppy stays with grandpa and grandma! I think he did great! What do you guys think??? 🫶🩷🥹👑 #poppysipad #poppysgrandpa #dogtok #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #boxerdog #dogmom #doggrandpa #dogsoftiktok #boxerdog #dogroutine #boxerdogprobs #dogprobs #spoileddog #doglover #heartdog #souldog ♬ original sound – Princess Poppy
But the real star might be Grandpa, who’s been drafted as Poppy’s temporary sleep concierge. “Grandpa’s face. ‘This is not the granddaughter I asked for,’” one viewer teased. Meanwhile, Dad’s sarcastic “Absolutely ridiculous” in the background earned a playful clapback from Mom: “Daddy’s sleeping on the floor tonight.”
Poppy’s diva antics don’t stop at bedtime. When Dad dares to leave the room, she’s quick to steal his spot, shooting him a “side eye” that screams, “Could you exit faster?” Her owners joke that she’s basically a furry toddler — one who requires 10-18 hours of beauty sleep (per PetMD) and a strict wind-down routine. Think: walks, potty breaks, and, obviously, iPad privileges.
While some might call it over-the-top treatment for a pup, most of the experts agree that consistency is key for pets’ sleep health. Poppy’s blend of structure and spoiling? Pure genius. As one fan put it: “All of this is chef’s kiss!” After all, everyone needs their night of beauty sleep, especially hard-working pups named Poppy.
Source: Newsweek | Parade Pets
