Dogs dreaming

SammysMom · July 29th, 2006, 04:06 AM

I have wondered this for quite sometime now. What does it mean when a dog whimpers while they sleep. Im sure they are dreaming but I always wonder if Sammy is running from an awful, mean, nasty dog. Or could he be bounding in the grass, something he loves to do, and chasing a bird or dragonfly?
My mom thinks her dogs need to be woken up and loved on. She somehow thinks they are having a nightmare. What do you think?

tiggle · July 29th, 2006, 04:09 AM

I think they dream. Sometimes bad dreams, sometimes happy dreams, just like us.
The dog we used to have when I was little would sometimes be acting like he was eating/slobbering in his sleep.

moomies · July 29th, 2006, 06:09 AM

Elmo even barks when he's dreaming.

Zee · July 29th, 2006, 08:47 AM

My dog will whimper and make running motions. Sometimes he wakes up disoriented. Like- where's that bunny rabbit?!

tiggle · July 29th, 2006, 04:01 PM

"I'm right here, watcha gonna do about it...?"

Grimmlok · July 29th, 2006, 09:39 PM

They're dreaming, probably of running and playing.. they don't need to be woken up, just let them dream. They need it just as much as we do.

pacific breeze · July 29th, 2006, 10:05 PM

My cats definitely dream. They make noises, twitch their paws and tails, and even blink their eyes. I think they dream they're hunting, but who really knows?

Lobelia · July 30th, 2006, 12:57 AM

I hate to be woken up when I'm dreaming because I'm usually trying to accomplish something. I would think that dogs would feel the same way. What if the're just about to get that squirrel, and you go and wake them up?

moomies · July 30th, 2006, 02:18 AM

I wake Elmo up cuz he starts grunting and panting etc. So I should leave him alone, eh? I just think that he might be having a nightmare so I want to spare him the horror!

Lil · August 1st, 2006, 04:02 AM

I am convinced dogs and cats dream. Our little terrier user to growl and bark sometimes, and she did lots of running.

My horse was lying on his side asleep in the field on Sunday morning and he was doing the running thing - I've never seen him do that before.

SammysMom · August 1st, 2006, 04:32 PM

I dont wake Sammy, I just listen and watch. I actually think its cute.

BTW I like your sig Pacific, my husband was drinking some water when he heard this on tv last night. Asked me if he had heard it right, I said yes you did as I was laughing not only at him but the quote. Sugar Tits.

flormeangrl · August 2nd, 2006, 06:14 AM

haha yes i think.
i have never thought of it but something similar..

silver024 · August 2nd, 2006, 11:46 AM

we have 4 dogs...and they all dream....looks like they are running after something..or playing...they bark too

i have a friend that is debating putting her dog down (due to old age) and she actually asked some vets opinions...they told her dogs dont have emotions...they dont feel jealousy or hatred

now i dont know about any of you..but as soon as i pet one of the dogs...the other 3 have to butt in and get their turn...and no hatred?? what about when they attack? there must be something they dont like

how can a vet say they have no emotions? its pretty obvious to me my dogs do..especially my boyfriends pug..what a lil bugger..talks back and everything!!

Lobelia · August 3rd, 2006, 01:16 AM

That vet is an incompetent moron. Of course dogs have emotions. What a ridiculous thing to say. Not jealous? Has this vet ever SEEN a dog in his life?

ralphycnan · August 3rd, 2006, 02:47 AM

I think they do dream. My dog sleeps in my room and she frequently makes noises when she's sleeping. It's like she's chasing something or like trying to bark. I think it's cute too. I also like when she's stretching and makes this noise that sounds like a little monster.