Personally, I think it would be ignorant to say that dogs don’t dream when they sleep. This person is someone who has never had the opportunity to watch dogs sleep.
My dogs must have some amazing dreams, hopefully not nightmares, because they kick their feet like they’re running at times, they are barking with their mouths closed, and are twitching all over the place. It is clearly REM sleep.
I’m sure that some dreams consist of eating mommy’s steak, or running through beautiful fields chasing rabbits, cats or squirrels.
They probably dream of huge boneys, swimming in the lake, and cuddling up to mommy in the bed with all of their toys strewn about on the bed…LOL
Now, they couldn’t be all good dreams either…There are times that they are clearly in distress, just like a human…they have a real bark, growl or whine and cry.
I wonder if another dog is invading their territory, they’re dreaming of a stranger breaking into the house, or their mommy and daddy leaving them somewhere…I wonder if they have fights with other dogs???
* Tip: When I see them having a nightmare, I gently talk to them and pet them until they wake up. Be sure to completely wake them up though because, just like us, they can fall right back into a dream.
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Well, I just wanted to share some of my insight on this topic and I hope you enjoyed this Dog Tips & Tricks post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…
Love Your Terrier,
Kimberly Edwards 
P.S. If you have any dog sleep or dog dream stories, or tips let us know by Commenting in the Comment Box Below.
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My good friend, melchazidek, shares:
“Rebel has Really BAD Nightmares ALL THE TIME. I always wake him up and feed him a couple Hot Dogs and then Brush his coat till he goes back to sleep He is seeing a vet next week and I am going to see what I can give him to help stop this.”
Poor baby…that’s sad…you’re a good daddy melchazidek!
Kimberly Edwards
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