yellowreef
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| 02/25/2008 2:28 PM |
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As a first time rattie (and dog period) dad, I had no clue dogs had nightmares. I recently started leaving my bedroom door open at night so Fred can come and go as he pleases. So, the other night I hear long growls followed by a single loud bark. Again, long growl, single loud bark and this repeated itself several times. I get confused thinking I might just be dreaming myself, and then realize that Fred must be in the room. The reason I questioned whether I was dreaming or not, is that Fred is trained not to bark, therefore he has not barked or growled a single time in about 8 months.
Anyway, I look towards the foot of the bed and see Fred, belly-up-legs-stretched-rigid-eyes-closed-out-for-the-count ASLEEP. So he is sleeping yet barking and growling on my bed. I thought it was the weirdest thing ever, until the next day I did a google search about dog nightmares and dreams and found out it is common.
I do have to admit, it did freak me out a little that night  So any other stories about rattie nightmares out there?? |
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yellowreef
Rattie
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| 02/25/2008 2:40 PM |
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Ok, ok, I admit I was so upset, I couldn't even google it myself so I had Fred do it... |
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tauney4
Pack Leader
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| 02/25/2008 2:45 PM |
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| both my chi and taueny dream they bark in their sleep and growl. makes you wonder what they are dreaming about |
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Amy
Bratty Ratty
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| 02/25/2008 2:47 PM |
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LOVE the pic of Fred on the computer! I have had dogs all my life and they all have dreams/nightmares. Whimpers, growls, barks, feet moving as though running, baring teeth, you name it. Totally normal or I have had many a strange dog. |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 02/25/2008 4:32 PM |
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| Bob sometimes cries and yips in his sleep. He usually stops when I pet him. He's also "run" in his sleep. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 02/25/2008 5:01 PM |
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Running, whimpering, growling, barking...all normal "dreaming" for dogs. I've had dogs all my life and never thought for a moment that this was strange behavior. Whenever they get really excited while sleeping, all I have to do is put my hand on them and they usually calm down...or wake up looking a little confused.  |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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Myas Mom
Ratterific
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| 02/26/2008 8:07 AM |
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| It is quite a spectacle when dogs have their dreams. You'll see their little legs move and hear the growls, whimpers or whatever else. Sometimes if Mya is really getting into it, I will pet her and she'll stop. |
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Jessica
Dogs leave paw prints on your heart |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 02/26/2008 8:20 AM |
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Yes, all mine have dreams and just like the others I put a hand on them and they quiet down.
That pic is really cute! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 02/26/2008 8:24 AM |
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Hey another Fred!! LOL, love the name
Fred and Alice both dream run, it's so funny, they lay on their sides and their little paws are going to town. I have no idea what they are chasing or if they ever catch it but they run and run and run!!  |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
Proud applications coordinator for Ratbone Rescue |
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braeli_bryson
Terrier Terror
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| 02/26/2008 2:46 PM |
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doggie dreams can be cute and frightening...
my bryson has lil barks, growls and whimpers... he moves around... its cute!!!
my parents have a shih tzu who seemed to have some serious nightmares!!! it was scary to watch and listen too!!!
couldn't wake her... we were told never to wake a dog up from their dreams... i guess not to scare them.
but a hand on the side or belly would ease it and wake them calmly! |
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"No one knows YOU better than YOU!"
gianni_mahopac, ny
bryson: pearl tri color | braeli: chocolate tri color.
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Azrats
Obsessed
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| 02/26/2008 2:51 PM |
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| I always wake mine up and hug them and tell them. "It's ok, mommas here. Then I pet them and let them go back to sleep. I'm a softy but I hate thinking my babies are having bad dreams. |
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And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be~Nickleback
For my dogs teach me everyday, and in their eyes I see the person I strive to be-Karen, about Camper |
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tford6
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 02/26/2008 3:07 PM |
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| Bella runs and whines in here sleep. Abby SNORES. |
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Terri- mom to Abby Bella and Chloe the girls
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 02/28/2008 11:14 AM |
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| The Fred pic is priceless. Guess we know to whom we can refer all our technical pc questions now, folks. LOL |
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gamtngirl
Newbie
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| 03/06/2008 11:19 AM |
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| The best is when Dottie's tail wags in her dreams...SOO cute. |
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Dottie's mom
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 03/06/2008 1:06 PM |
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| Last night Zipper was barking her fool head off in a dream. I could hear her clear in the next room! |
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