Do dogs dream? More than once we have asked ourselves this question when seeing our ARISTODOGS tremble, twitch their legs (as if they were running), growl, and even bite while sleeping.
Experts from Columbia University affirm that, like humans, dogs can also dream. The brain of dogs has a similar structure to that of humans and they work similarly while sleeping. Dogs also go through the REM phase, the phase during which dreams occur and movements are made involuntarily.
In addition, they state that a dog's rest is not so different from that of humans. They also go through a series of phases, which are interspersed throughout the hours of rest. And the results of the electroencephalograms show a very similar graph to that of a person.
The size of the dog also influences its dreams; not all dogs dream in the same way. Smaller dogs dream more frequently than larger ones. The same goes for age. A puppy can dream more than an adult dog. This is because at that age they are processing more information and acquiring new experiences.
And what do ARISTODOGS dream about? We see them move, growl, and even bark, and we think they might be having a nightmare, playing, or chasing someone.
According to clinical and evolutionary psychologist at Harvard University, Deirdre Barrett, ARISTODOGS dream about their ARISTOPARENTS. The expert in human sleep assures that it is very similar to that of dogs.
According to these scientific investigations, there is evidence that dogs dream about their daily activities. It has also been shown that, as in humans, the brains of dogs are developing cognitive activity while they sleep. You can read more about this study here.
Therefore, it is very likely that dogs dream about their daily activities, reliving some memory or assimilating new experiences.
Despite the many similarities between dog and human sleep, there is a clearly differentiated factor. Dogs constantly wake up during their rest. Experts say that dogs sleep for 5 to 20 minutes at a time and then wake up for another 5 minutes. This cycle repeats during the hours the dog is resting.
This is due to their hunter nature and the sensitivity of their hearing, which allows them to be alert to any unforeseen event, even with their eyes closed.