Some dogs spin before sleep. Others sprawl next to their humans. But Doug, an American Bully with a massive frame and a mellow vibe, picked up a move most people expect from cats. Each night before bed, he kneads a pillow just like a kitten making biscuits.
The moment Doug curls up, he starts kneading his pillow. That rhythmic pawing might look cat-like, but for this Bully, it is just his way of winding down. His routine is gentle and slow, totally unlike the reputation these dogs often carry.
On June 18, Doug’s owner, Lily @doug.thexlbully, posted the clip on Instagram. No big production. Just a soft caption, “every night.” That quiet framing made the video stand out even more. It captured a real, simple habit that felt easy to love. And netizens just adore it!
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Within days, the post had over 41,000 views. Not from stunts or tricks. Just a Bully dog doing something honest and calm.
Comments rolled in with people calling Doug “the absolute best” and “too cute.” Others were just happy to see a Bully breed doing something so calm and sweet.
That kneading seems to prep him, like he is easing his way into a peaceful headspace.
“My big scary bully making biscuits so he can fall asleep,” read the on-screen caption. That small bit of humor didn’t poke fun at Doug. It let the contradiction speak for itself. A dog that looks intimidating doing something this soft? People loved it.
doug.thexlbully/ Instagram /Most dogs yawn or settle into a soft grunt before sleep. Doug’s version is more deliberate.
Lily’s caption “every night” shows Doug has been doing this as a routine.
There’s something disarming about Doug’s bedtime behavior. While American Bullies are often seen as all muscle and intimidation, he ends each day kneading his blanket in a slow, almost affectionate rhythm. It’s a quiet gesture, but one that says a lot. In that small act, you catch a glimpse of how misunderstood these dogs can be—more loving than people give them credit for.
Doug doesn’t do this with strangers or in new places, it turns out. He does it in his home, around people he trusts. That kind of behavior usually shows a secure, happy dog. It hints at the strong bond between Lily and her gentle Bully.