diff --git a/patroni/__init__.py b/patroni/__init__.py
index b032c79b..ec5b1fb5 100644
--- a/patroni/__init__.py
+++ b/patroni/__init__.py
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ class Patroni(object):
                 break
             except DCSError:
                 logger.warning('Can not get cluster from dcs')
+                time.sleep(5)
 
     def get_tags(self):
         return {tag: value for tag, value in self.config.get('tags', {}).items()