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Is your dog sleeping right now? If so, is it a gentle sleep, or are they <\/span>sleep twitching<\/span>? For example, my friend\u2019s rescue pup naps away, paws hanging off the couch, and then her paws jerk, and she starts <\/span>paddling<\/span> the air like she\u2019s chasing frisbees. Why do dogs twitch in their sleep like that?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s cute to watch. But as <\/span>pet parents,<\/span> you probably have questions. You might wonder what your dog dreams about. Are those <\/span>muscle twitches<\/span> the result of frisbee-catching dreams or something else? <\/span>Do dogs<\/span> even dream as we do? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it turns out, there are a lot of similarities between the <\/span>brain activity<\/span> of dogs and humans. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs Have Sleep Cycles Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One person who\u2019s conducted neuropsychological research on the <\/span>brain activity<\/span> of dogs is Dr. <\/span>Stanley Coren<\/span>. He\u2019s a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of British Columbia the author of  “<\/span>Do Dogs Dream<\/span>? Nearly Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know” (Norton, 2012).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this interview for <\/span>Live Science<\/span><\/a>, Dr. Coren says both dogs and people have a <\/span>sleep cycle<\/span>. Like the human <\/span>sleep cycle<\/span>, your dog\u2019s sleep relates to the <\/span>brain waves<\/span> and moves through three distinct cycles. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three stages of <\/span>dog sleep are<\/span>: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. NREM<\/span>: <\/span>Non-Rapid Eye Movement<\/span> <\/span><\/li>
  2. REM<\/span>: <\/span>Rapid Eye Movement<\/span><\/li>
  3. SWS<\/span>: <\/span>Short Wave Sleep<\/span>  <\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ve probably heard of <\/span>REM sleep<\/span>. This is the stage where you\u2019re most likely to see your dog\u2019s eyes moving under their lids. This is also when your dog is most prone to <\/span>muscle twitches<\/span>, <\/span>paddling<\/span> paw movements, whimpers, and, yes, dreams. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    According to neuropsychological research, <\/span>NREM<\/span> sleep is the early stage of sleep. Your <\/span>dog\u2019s body<\/span> relaxes, and the<\/span> brain waves<\/span><\/a> change. Researchers use a variety of methodologies to study canine sleep, including observation and electroencephalogram (EEG.) The EEG is when the <\/span>pooches<\/span> have electrodes attached to their heads to monitor <\/span>brain activity<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why do dogs twitch in their sleep?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    So, why do dogs twitch in their sleep? It’s a natural part of the REM stage. The REM cycle<\/span> then is usually the dream cycle, and <\/span>SWS<\/span> is the period before waking. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At each stage of the <\/span>sleep cycle<\/span>, the <\/span>brain waves<\/span> change. You can learn to tell what stage of sleep your <\/span>pooch<\/span> is in by their body language. Does your pup look relaxed? Are your dog\u2019s eyes moving under the lids? Do you hear little yelps and <\/span>muscle movements<\/span>? Those indicate <\/span>REM sleep,<\/span> and your pup is likely deep in dreamland. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During <\/span>REM sleep<\/span>, it\u2019s probably best to not wake your dog up. Let<\/span> sleeping dogs lie<\/span><\/a> because if you wake them unexpectedly, they could startle. Some dogs are known to nip and be aggressive when they\u2019re woken from <\/span>REM sleep,<\/span> so if you need to wake them, it is better to call their name or make other sounds. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mammals Dream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    While the study of dogs and dreams is a newer endeavor, scientists believe that all mammals dream. Scientists studied the <\/span>brain activity in rats<\/a> as they ran through a series of mazes. When the rats curled up for a snooze, their <\/span>brain activity<\/span> showed spikes similar to humans indicating a dream state. It\u2019s the same for dogs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The <\/span>brain stem<\/span> has a section called the <\/span>pons<\/span>. It\u2019s a small part of the brain that looks a bit like a protrusion in the <\/span>brain stem.<\/span> The <\/span>pons<\/span> is something of a communication hub because it allows messages to travel to and from the brain. It controls muscle twitching. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The word \u201c<\/span>pons<\/span>\u201d is Latin for bridge. It was named by an Italian anatomist who believed the section connecting the right and left hemispheres of the brain looked like a<\/span> bridge<\/b><\/a>. <\/b>Not being an anatomist, it looks a little knobby to me, but the name stuck<\/span>. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How Much Does a Dog Sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Adult dogs<\/span> sleep an average of<\/span> 10.8 hours<\/strong><\/a> a day though it can be as much as 13 hours. Puppies can sleep much more. As you may guess, it\u2019s typical for a dog\u2019s <\/span>sleep cycle<\/span> to change throughout their lives. For instance, growing puppies and <\/span>senior dogs<\/span> tend to sleep the most.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Watching your dog sleep, you may notice their muscle twitching and <\/span>rapid eye movements<\/span> during dream time. Dog dreams can be short, only lasting a<\/span> minute<\/a> or so though it depends on their size. Larger dogs dream for longer, while small dogs may have dreams lasting only thirty seconds. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sleeping Helps Dogs Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Scientists have long studied the effects of sleep on our memories and learning retention. Giving your brain a rest, aka, sleeping, helps your brain absorb new information and consolidate it in your mind. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It turns out, sleeping benefits your dog\u2019s brain too. A<\/span> Hungarian scientist<\/b><\/a> conducted two studies on dogs and their short-term and long-term memories. The participants were pet dogs, and all knew the Hungarian commands for \u201csit\u201d and \u201clie down\u201d and other commands. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The first study hooked electrodes to the dog\u2019s scalps to monitor their <\/span>brain activity<\/span> as they learned something new. In this case, understanding the English words for \u201cSit,\u201d \u201cLie down,\u201d etc. (Don\u2019t worry, the study only included willing pets and their pet parents.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The scientists wanted to see if napping helped the dogs learn these commands easier for the second study. The pups took a three-hour snooze and then were re-tested when they awoke. In general, they performed better after the nap. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, scientists were excited even in the first study because they could see wave patterns in the non-<\/span>REM sleep cycle<\/span>. In this non-dream stage, the dog\u2019s brains increased in what\u2019s called \u201cdelta power.\u201d Humans have this \u201cdelta\u201d power too. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Scientists believe that these brain waves indicate a connection between sleep and learning in the brain. You know it\u2019s essential to get that rest<\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Do Dogs Dream About?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Since dogs and people go through similar <\/span>sleep stages<\/span> and have similar <\/span>brain waves<\/span>, scientists believe dogs also dream as we do. If your dog could tell you his dreams, you might hear about trips to the dog park and snuggling on the couch. Just like we often dream about everyday things, it\u2019s likely the same for your dog. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We can only imagine what goes through our pup\u2019s brain. But what if dog twitching seems more serious than a simple dream? What if the <\/span>paddling<\/span> paws stretch out stiff and your dog is awake? Could your dog be having a seizure? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What\u2019s the difference between harmless muscle twitching and seizures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    While it\u2019s common for your <\/span>dog\u2019s body<\/span> to twitch in sleep, seizures are a different matter. Seizures tend to last longer and be a little more violent than normal <\/span>sleep twitching<\/span>. They also tend to happen when your dog is conscious or on the verge of sleeping. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes, your dog will know they\u2019re coming and act nervous before a seizure. <\/span>Dog owners<\/span> who’ve seen seizures know they’re scary and erratic. Your dog might panic or act nervous or confused leading up to the episode and after.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If your dog has repeated seizures, it may be <\/span>epilepsy<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll want to talk with your vet about <\/span>epilepsy<\/span> symptoms and treatments if that\u2019s the case. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Zzz …<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Now that you know your <\/span>furry friend<\/span> has <\/span>sleep cycles<\/span> and sleep twitches in their sleep like people, does that make them even cuter for you? Do you like knowing they have a part of the brain that helps them learn and dream? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To get your pup the optimal resting place, check out Best Friends by Sheri calming dog beds<\/a>, pet huts, and more. To help you out, we have a blog post<\/a> that breaks down each type of pet bed.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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