It's a known fact that dogs are creatures of habit. I would venture to say that mine are creatures of clockwork. 

If I didn't have a clock in the house, I would still get up, eat, take walks, feed animals, and go to bed on time. 

How? I have dogs, and especially herding dogs.

I've never been one to sleep in, but it is impossible with Dash around. He has a five-minute window within which if I don't get up, he is staring at me or hopping up on the bed to get my attention. 

No need for an alarm clock here. 🐕⏰

He is also exactly on time for the start of afternoon walks. At this time of year, that is 2 p.m., when he hops out of his chair and stands under my desk peering at me until I stop working. 

By then, I'm usually ready for a screen break, and the sun is at it's warmest during this season, so it's easy to stop and head outside for some air and exercise. 

Nor can I resist his soulful amber eyes gazing up at me, and his happily wiggling tail and bum. He's got my number, and he knows it. 👀~