I’ve never had that happen with any dog. She might just be more sensitive to the decrease of sunlight. I think dogs need to adjust to our schedules or their lives and ours will be disrupted. If it was my dog I would rearrange her schedule. One question though : how old is she and does she get to nap during the day ? If she’s a puppy, she should have one or more naps during the day, depending on how old she is.
So the first thing is to make sure her nap is at the right time. If she only needs one, make it a strategic time so she can last late enough before wanting to go to bed. If it’s at the right time, maybe she needs two. Make sure it’s not too close to her bedtime.
Then, arrange her routine so that her free time falls when she needs to sleep. For example, if she’s had enough sleep during the day and she still wants to sleep at 7pm, then maybe have a play session 45 minutes after supper (so she doesn’t get sick) or go on a walk. Then come back, give a small treat and let her cool down and play on her own.
You get the picture. Basil needs to follow you, not the opposite.
So the first thing is to make sure her nap is at the right time. If she only needs one, make it a strategic time so she can last late enough before wanting to go to bed. If it’s at the right time, maybe she needs two. Make sure it’s not too close to her bedtime.
Then, arrange her routine so that her free time falls when she needs to sleep. For example, if she’s had enough sleep during the day and she still wants to sleep at 7pm, then maybe have a play session 45 minutes after supper (so she doesn’t get sick) or go on a walk. Then come back, give a small treat and let her cool down and play on her own.
You get the picture. Basil needs to follow you, not the opposite.