Do Dogs Dream?

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Do Dogs Dream?


Your dog is fast asleep, when suddenly he starts whimpering, moving his legs or tail, or engaging in some other odd behavior. Is your dog dreaming? After all, it’s not like the dog can confirm this by waking up and telling us what he or she was dreaming about. Though we may never get an absolute confirmation, there are a plenty of scientific evidence to point to the fact that dogs do dream.

In fact, scientists believe that dogs not only dream as we do, but also that they dream similarly to us, meaning that they replay moments from their day while they're fast asleep.  Researchers using an electroencephalogram (EEG) have tested canine brain wave activity during sleep. They've found that dogs are similar to humans when it comes to sleep patterns and brain wave activity.

Small dogs do it more, Research suggests that small dogs dream more than larger dogs. Though it may be surprising to witness your dog acting out in sleep, the behaviour is completely normal, natural, and healthy.

How do we know if they are dream? Simple. Watch him or her after they fall asleep. If you notice odd movements or sounds around, you can bet that your dog is probably having some kind of adventure.

Have you noticed your dog dreaming? Share your experience in the comments.

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