Your dog is lying next to you, fast asleep - you may notice them go from complete stillness to twitching, wagging their tail, kicking their legs, and more within seconds.
Are they dreaming? 💭
What could they possibly be dreaming about? Let me tell you!
Numerous studies in the past have found that dogs do indeed dream, much like humans, besides, puppies are more likely to dream than adult dogs. Additionally, small dogs dream more frequently but for shorter durations, while larger dogs dream less often but for longer periods each time.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁? 🤔💤
While no one knows for sure what your dog dreams about, researchers believe they may dream about doggy things, like chasing squirrels, chasing rabbits, playing fetch with you 🥏- essentially, the dreams seem to be a psychological replay of events from the day.
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴:
1️⃣ Puppies sleep approximately 18-20 hours a day, while adult dogs sleep for 12-14 hours.
2️⃣ Dogs often circle an area before lying down, checking the surroundings, removing any uncomfortable spots, and leaving their scent.
3️⃣ Dogs may "dig" at their beds and blankets, trying to find a cooler spot to lie down and regulate their temperature.
4️⃣ Your dog's sleeping position can provide information about their emotions and physical well-being.
We'd love to hear about your dog's sleeping habits! Do they often dream?
Share your experiences in the comments! ⬇️
