Many researchers say there is evidence to support the idea that dogs actually experience dreams. Researchers using an electroencephalogram (EEG) have tested the brain wave activity of the dog during sleep. They discovered that dogs look like humans in terms of sleep and brain activity. Like humans, dogs enter a phase of deep sleep where their breathing becomes more irregular and they have fast eye movements (REM). It is during REM sleep that dreams and often involuntary movements occur. Dogs can move on their legs as if they run, complain or complain as if they are excited, and breathe quickly or hold their breath for short periods.
Research suggests that small dogs dream more than big dogs. A Poodle can dream once every ten minutes, while a Golden Retriever can only dream once every 90 minutes. Dreams also seem to occur more frequently in puppies. This may be because they deal with large amounts of newly acquired experiences.
What are dogs dreaming about? Since no dog has ever told anyone about his dream, we can only guess at it. It is likely that dogs dream in the same way as humans and practice the daily activities that make their existence, such as hunting, playing and eating.
If you have ever been tempted to wake your dog during a dream, try to resist. It is better to "leave the dogs asleep". Dogs, like humans, need uninterrupted sleep for healthy mental activity.
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