{"id":22193,"date":"2022-03-25T11:10:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:10:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:10:48","slug":"why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my puppy have so many nightmares?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Why_does_my_puppy_have_so_many_nightmares\" title=\"Why does my puppy have so many nightmares?\">Why does my puppy have so many nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_has_a_nightmare\" title=\"What do you do when your puppy has a nightmare?\">What do you do when your puppy has a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_having_nightmares\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from having nightmares?\">How do you stop a dog from having nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Is_it_bad_to_wake_up_a_dog_having_a_nightmare\" title=\"Is it bad to wake up a dog having a nightmare?\">Is it bad to wake up a dog having a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_nightmares\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have nightmares?\">Is it normal for puppies to have nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#How_can_I_help_my_puppy_with_nightmares\" title=\"How can I help my puppy with nightmares?\">How can I help my puppy with nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_puppy_is_having_a_nightmare\" title=\"What should I do if my puppy is having a nightmare?\">What should I do if my puppy is having a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Should_you_wake_dogs_up_from_nightmares\" title=\"Should you wake dogs up from nightmares?\">Should you wake dogs up from nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_keeps_having_nightmares\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog keeps having nightmares?\">What does it mean when your dog keeps having nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_dog_to_have_nightmares_every_night\" title=\"Is it normal for my dog to have nightmares every night?\">Is it normal for my dog to have nightmares every night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Should_I_wake_my_dog_up_from_a_bad_dream\" title=\"Should I wake my dog up from a bad dream?\">Should I wake my dog up from a bad dream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_having_a_bad_dream\" title=\"What do you do when your dog is having a bad dream?\">What do you do when your dog is having a bad dream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Should_I_comfort_my_dog_during_a_nightmare\" title=\"Should I comfort my dog during a nightmare?\">Should I comfort my dog during a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Should_I_wake_my_puppy_from_a_nightmare\" title=\"Should I wake my puppy from a nightmare?\">Should I wake my puppy from a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_having_a_nightmare\" title=\"How do I know if my puppy is having a nightmare?\">How do I know if my puppy is having a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Can_puppies_have_night_terrors\" title=\"Can puppies have night terrors?\">Can puppies have night terrors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#How_do_you_stop_a_puppy_from_having_nightmares\" title=\"How do you stop a puppy from having nightmares?\">How do you stop a puppy from having nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#What_causes_puppy_nightmares\" title=\"What causes puppy nightmares?\">What causes puppy nightmares?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#What_to_do_when_a_dog_is_having_a_nightmare\" title=\"What to do when a dog is having a nightmare?\">What to do when a dog is having a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-so-many-nightmares\/#Should_I_wake_up_my_dog_if_hes_having_a_nightmare\" title=\"Should I wake up my dog if he&#8217;s having a nightmare?\">Should I wake up my dog if he&#8217;s having a nightmare?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_have_so_many_nightmares\"><\/span>Why does my puppy have so many nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nightmares are much more common in dogs whom have experienced trauma, or an abusive experience in the past. If these behaviors are more aggressive, a loud barking, shaking, etc. it may be a sign your dog is not dreaming, but having a nightmare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_puppy_has_a_nightmare\"><\/span>What do you do when your puppy has a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In particular, you can:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Supply a cozy bed: supportive memory foam is especially easy on the joints.<\/li>\n<li>Play quiet music, such as classical.<\/li>\n<li>Use a crate to give them a secure sleeping spot.<\/li>\n<li>Try a pressure wrap for anxiety, such as the popular ThunderShirt .<\/li>\n<li>Use a pheromone-releasing collar, like the Sentry Calming Collar .<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_having_nightmares\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from having nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has an occasional nightmare, don&#8217;t worry. Just like when you have the occasional bad dream, your pup will wake up and forget it ever happened. You can help them through it by <b>speaking to them in a soothing voice, not startling them awake, and best of allby creating wonderful new memories during the day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_wake_up_a_dog_having_a_nightmare\"><\/span>Is it bad to wake up a dog having a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no simple answer, but The general consensus is that <b>it&#8217;s NOT a good idea to wake up a dreaming dogeven if that dream is a nightmare. Dogs have similar sleep patterns as humans. That means they get the most rest during their REM sleep cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_nightmares\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal for dogs to experience the occasional nightmare, and even dogs with seemingly perfect lives can have bad dreams. If your dog is consistently having nightmares that cause them to cry, kick, and lash out, there are ways you can help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_puppy_with_nightmares\"><\/span>How can I help my puppy with nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In particular, you can:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Supply a cozy bed: supportive memory foam is especially easy on the joints.<\/li>\n<li>Play quiet music, such as classical.<\/li>\n<li>Use a crate to give them a secure sleeping spot.<\/li>\n<li>Try a pressure wrap for anxiety, such as the popular ThunderShirt .<\/li>\n<li>Use a pheromone-releasing collar, like the Sentry Calming Collar .<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_puppy_is_having_a_nightmare\"><\/span>What should I do if my puppy is having a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal for dogs to experience the occasional nightmare, and even dogs with seemingly perfect lives can have bad dreams. If your dog is consistently having nightmares that cause them to cry, kick, and lash out, there are ways you can help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_wake_dogs_up_from_nightmares\"><\/span>Should you wake dogs up from nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In particular, you can:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Supply a cozy bed: supportive memory foam is especially easy on the joints.<\/li>\n<li>Play quiet music, such as classical.<\/li>\n<li>Use a crate to give them a secure sleeping spot.<\/li>\n<li>Try a pressure wrap for anxiety, such as the popular ThunderShirt .<\/li>\n<li>Use a pheromone-releasing collar, like the Sentry Calming Collar .<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_keeps_having_nightmares\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog keeps having nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs don&#8217;t have the ability to construct fearful, imaginative monsters, so when your dog has a nightmare, <b>they are remembering a traumatic experience. If your dog has frequent nightmares, try to make their sleeping environment more relaxed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_dog_to_have_nightmares_every_night\"><\/span>Is it normal for my dog to have nightmares every night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal for dogs to experience the occasional nightmare, and even dogs with seemingly perfect lives can have bad dreams. If your dog is consistently having nightmares that cause them to cry, kick, and lash out, there are ways you can help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_wake_my_dog_up_from_a_bad_dream\"><\/span>Should I wake my dog up from a bad dream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Kennel Club, <b>owners should let sleeping dogs lie. Disrupting a dog during REM sleep, which is the sleep cycle in which most dreams occur, can cause serious consequences, says the AKC.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_having_a_bad_dream\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog is having a bad dream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like some people, dogs can react aggressively toward the person waking them. This can be dangerous, especially for children. The best thing that you can do for a dog you think is having a bad dream is to <b>wait for your dog to wake up and be there to comfort him, following the old saying let sleeping dogs lie.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_comfort_my_dog_during_a_nightmare\"><\/span>Should I comfort my dog during a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog that is startled out of a frightening dream is more likely to growl or even bite out of fear. If you feel like you must wake your pup, <b>gently call out their name and wake them without touching them. This keeps everyone safe and comfortable in the aftermath of the bad dream.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_wake_my_puppy_from_a_nightmare\"><\/span>Should I wake my puppy from a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nightmares are much more common in dogs whom have experienced trauma, or an abusive experience in the past. If these behaviors are more aggressive, a loud barking, shaking, etc. it may be a sign your dog is not dreaming, but having a nightmare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_puppy_is_having_a_nightmare\"><\/span>How do I know if my puppy is having a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should you wake your dog if she&#8217;s experiencing what seems to be a nightmare? It&#8217;s tempting to rouse a pet showing signs of distress like whimpering, twitching, or shaking in their sleep. According to the American Kennel Club, <b>owners should let sleeping dogs lie<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_have_night_terrors\"><\/span>Can puppies have night terrors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, if your dog is having some kind of nightmare, you may notice that they are <b>growling in their sleep along with some other signs like moving eyelids and twitching paws. You may also hear them bark a little bit or even howl while they are dreaming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_puppy_from_having_nightmares\"><\/span>How do you stop a puppy from having nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three Ways Dr. Courtney Campbell Recommends Treating Your Dog for Night Terrors: <b>There could be a slew of physical reasons why your pet is experiencing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, or Night Terrors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_puppy_nightmares\"><\/span>What causes puppy nightmares?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead, they are probably <b>dreaming about a past negative experience and reliving it during sleep. Dogs that have been rescued, abandoned or abused are more likely to suffer from nightmares than dogs that have always had a stable home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_a_dog_is_having_a_nightmare\"><\/span>What to do when a dog is having a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal for dogs to experience the occasional nightmare, and even dogs with seemingly perfect lives can have bad dreams. If your dog is consistently having nightmares that cause them to cry, kick, and lash out, there are ways you can help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_wake_up_my_dog_if_hes_having_a_nightmare\"><\/span>Should I wake up my dog if he&#8217;s having a nightmare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like some people, dogs can react aggressively toward the person waking them. This can be dangerous, especially for children. The best thing that you can do for a dog you think is having a bad dream is to <b>wait for your dog to wake up and be there to comfort him, following the old saying let sleeping dogs lie.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my puppy have so many nightmares?What do you do when your puppy has a nightmare?How do you stop a dog from having nightmares?Is it bad to wake up a dog having a nightmare?Is it normal for puppies to have nightmares?How can I help my puppy with nightmares?What should I do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22193"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22193"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22193\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}