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HeavansKeeper -> Dog Dreams (6/7/2009 11:27:39 PM)

I'm sure you've all heard the notion that dog's wiggle their paws when they sleep because they're dreaming about chasing or being chased.

Do you believe it?



atypicalsub -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/7/2009 11:36:33 PM)

There have been studies that indicate a number of animals, including dogs, cats, and elephants, do go through several of the same stages of sleep people do, including REM sleep which is when we dream.  While that isn't conclusive that they do dream it does strongly suggest it.  I personally think they do dream and it is likely that they dream about activities that are part of their normal lives.



ThatDamnedPanda -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/7/2009 11:39:05 PM)

Oh, sure. I've even seen them talk in their sleep - woofing or growling, even whining. I have no doubt they're dreaming. I just wonder if they're dreaming in color...



hlen5 -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/7/2009 11:46:45 PM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqCIRw0BOU
I got 'cher dreamin' dog right here....



Vendaval -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 12:09:28 AM)

It is funny to watch dogs make movements and all sorts of noises, some of them even snore! If you wake them suddenly they will be startled, same as waking up a sleeping homid.



HeavansKeeper -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 12:16:13 AM)


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ORIGINAL: hlen5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqCIRw0BOU
I got 'cher dreamin' dog right here....


Being chased.



hlen5 -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 12:35:27 AM)

That could be!



LaTigresse -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 7:38:19 AM)

The worst is when they are sleeping next to you and start "running" kicking you and barking.......all in their sleep.

Last night, no one got much sleep. One decided to become afraid of thunderstorms and it stormed alllllllllllllllllll night.





Vendaval -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 7:42:56 AM)

Uh oh. Was there howling and baying involved? [&:]



Rule -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 7:50:43 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: HeavansKeeper
I'm sure you've all heard the notion that dog's wiggle their paws when they sleep because they're dreaming about chasing or being chased.
Do you believe it?
During one of my courses in animal physiology, I was taught that according to neurophysiological measurements, all animals dream - even cockroaches - except for the sloth, which species does not dream; too lazy to do so, presumably, I guess.



sirsholly -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 8:23:12 AM)

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all animals dream - even cockroaches - except for the sloth, which species does not dream; too lazy to do so, presumably, I guess.
Government funded study...your tax dollars at work.



Crush -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 8:28:44 AM)

Wabbit chasing dweams...that's what my Golden has..either that, or that damn tennis ball :)

Our Catahoula dreams about crawfish and hog hunts, I think





LaTigresse -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 8:56:11 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Vendaval

Uh oh. Was there howling and baying involved? [&:]


No, she just wouldn't settle down. Pacing, up and down on and off the bed, walking on my head, crawling under the covers then back out. Finally, at some point early this morning I seem to have put her in a huglock. Woke up (late of course) with her nose tucked under my chin and her body against my chest, under my arm.



kdsub -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 8:56:46 AM)

I love dogs...I have always had one by my side or in my heart..It takes no science degree or study to know dogs have exactly the same emotions, dreams, and desires as humans.



ShaharThorne -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 12:13:01 PM)

My George (cocker spaniel) whines and growls when he is asleep, but does not make a sound when he's awake. He also passes gas while asleep and his bed is next to the computer...(ACK!!! Another passing!)



windchymes -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 3:11:42 PM)

I absolutely believe they're dreaming, probably about things they've already done, like running, chasing something, and I've even heard my dog making fearful sounds like she's dreaming she's being scolded about something, or maybe something's chasing her. 

I particularly love that surprised and confused look on her face if I wake her up in the middle.....like she can't quite figure out where she was and how she got here so quickly, lol.



janiebelle -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 3:50:50 PM)

FR

Of course they dream.  My dog that sleeps in my bedroom does the feet, tail, bark, whine, the whole deal.  And oh yes, he snores.  Loudly.
I throw stuffed dog toys at him to get him to stop.
j



PyrotheClown -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 3:56:58 PM)

I find it odd that humans are always amazed to see animals exhibiting "human" behavior, We're animals too, we just have a slightly overactive mind.



PyrotheClown -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 4:00:12 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

The worst is when they are sleeping next to you and start "running" kicking you and barking.......all in their sleep.

Last night, no one got much sleep. One decided to become afraid of thunderstorms and it stormed alllllllllllllllllll night.




my cat went through her first Thunder storm recently, she just got really pissed and hid in the corner, viscously attacking what ever approached..



MasterG2kTR -> RE: Dog Dreams (6/8/2009 7:21:42 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Rule

quote:

ORIGINAL: HeavansKeeper
I'm sure you've all heard the notion that dog's wiggle their paws when they sleep because they're dreaming about chasing or being chased.
Do you believe it?
During one of my courses in animal physiology, I was taught that according to neurophysiological measurements, all animals dream - even cockroaches - except for the sloth, which species does not dream; too lazy to do so, presumably, I guess.


Sure they dream....they dream of sleeping and doing nothing   r-e-a-l   s-l-o-w......lol



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