Stop the pacing, barking, and midnight zoomies with this simple routine that actually helps your golden relax and sleep through the night Table of Contents Why Goldens Struggle to Settle at Night The Overtired Golden Trap The 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Finally Worked Step 1: Cut Off High-Energy Activity 60–90 Minutes Before Bed Step 2: The Decompression Walk (5–10 Minutes) Step 3: The Post-Walk Routine Cue Step 4: The Calming Activity (10–15 Minutes) Step 5: The Final Potty Break + "Bedtime" Cue Teaching Your Golden to Settle on Cue How to Teach "Settle" The Mat Training Approach Real-Life Example: How This Routine Saved My Sanity Common Mistakes Owners Make (And How to Fix Them) Troubleshooting: What to Do When Nothing Seems to Work "My g...