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I have no idea of the origins of this word, so my understanding of it may be wrong, but where I come from its a phrase that means you're so completely tired that you're over tired or totally beat. I can only hguess its a reference to the fact that a lot of dogs seem to sleep a lot and thus appear to always be tired and in need of sleep.
I pulled a double shift last night and when I got home the neighbours were having a rowdy party with loud music and I couldn't get any decent sleep. I am already dog tired and I have another double shift tomorrow.
dog tired by PlaceHolder August 11, 2004

Deing dog tired 

When your so tired you sound like a deing dog
Your girl friend looks like my mum deing dog tired
Deing dog tired by Alfie ray February 5, 2024

dog ass tired 

Really, really tired. Especially after having completely expended yourself. Dead on your feet. So tired you just can't.
After a 16 hour flight and an 8 hour work day, Sandra is so dog ass tired that she fell asleep in the middle of eating dinner.

dog ass tired 

After our week in Nola during Mardis Gras we were all eaten up with dog ass tired.
dog ass tired by MsJxn2DC May 5, 2018

Doggedly tired

It describes someone who is extremely tired and constantly tired.
Adolescents have unique sleep patterns, and with an early school start, many are doggedly tired, leading to serious health and safety risks.
Doggedly tired by Xiyaaaa January 11, 2021