It 's not just humans who have a tendency to nod off in front of the TV as this comical clip shows . Sam the German Shepherd was filmed at home in Pennsylvania as he struggled to keep his eyes open while lying on the couch . Footage shows his head slowly dipping down before he suddenly wakes up and refocuses his energy on the screen . However , he keeps repeating the same action before finally giving up and pulling a big yawn . He then sleepily rolls over and snuggles up against his owner . Adding to the comedy , some smooth Jazz plays away after being dubbed over the final video edit . Going , going , gone : Sam the German Shepherd was filmed at home in Pennsylvania as he struggled to keep his eyes open while sitting on the couch . Wiped out ! Footage shows his head slowly dipping down before he suddenly wakes up and refocuses his energy on the screen . Ready to nap : He keeps repeating the same action before finally giving a defeated stretch and big yawn . Other videos show five-year-old Sam looking slightly more energetic . In one clip the pooch is seen playing at a local dog park and in another he enthusiastically licks a jar of peanut butter . To date the video of Sam in sleeping mode has been watched more than 100,000 times with many deeming the scene 'cute ' and 'adorable ' . One commenter added : 'What a sweet baby . I think the best part is that he has his arm draped over the guy . So adorable ! '
The 17 - year - old actor was shot at home in hospital as he struggled to keep his eyes open while sitting on the couch . Adding to the camera , some smooth dialogue was dubbed over the final video edit .