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I have no doubt that dogs dream. I've caught every one of my pooches "running" and "barking" in their sleep at one time or another, but what exactly are they dreaming about? Most of the time, it appears to be something good - chasing bunnies, I frequently call it. But every now and then, one of them appeared to be distressed. The yips change in pitch and frequency and all of a sudden it looks and sounds like they're running from something rather than after it. I've even heard stories of dogs that seem to have very disturbing dreams after having been rescued from less than ideal situations - the canine equivalent of PTSD, perhaps. I've often had clients bring up their dog's "weird" behavior ...
We were sure it was sleep apnea, so we took him in for a sleep study, but the seal docs said nope, no CPAP machine necessary, nor surgery. "This old fella doesn't have sleep apnea," the doc told us. "He just got one mother of a sinus infection. Just on the one side. See how he's only getting air through one nostril while the other one stays shut up tight? There's your problem." So what do we do, Doc? "It's a bacterial infection, so I'll put him on a course of antibiotics that should knock it out flat. He'll be right as rain in a week or so." OK, fine, but before you fix him up... just let me grab a few seconds of video for posterity. ...
I am not a father, but I don't think it's too outrageous to say that when I do start a family, I want to have a boy, a girl, a stocky English bulldog and a white pit bull mix, so I can take them on an all-day hike (dogs included) and then to a playground. On the way home, we'll stop at McDonald's, and I'll even get them cupcakes to top off the day (the dogs will get custom-made canine-friendly pastries, of course). Then, when we get home, I'll pull out my Flip cam, turn on "Sesame Street," and watch who in the group falls asleep fastest. My kids and dogs will be so cute when they fall asleep simultaneously, my camera lens will just break. It just can't take it -- and neither can I. I'm ...
You'd have to ask a bulldog owner if the sound of his snoring, four-footed friend is considered cute, calming or catastrophic. Because, believe us, those smushy-faced babies can make a lot of noise once they enter R.E.M. sleep. Then again, here are two snoring bulldogs who, in tandem, basically require hugs. They're just that cute. ...
Uh oh. We've got an epic battle brewing here. It's not just cats vs. dogs. No, it's kitty vs. puppy, and both videos show that these animals don't want to rise and shine. But which is the more adorable sleepyhead? We're not prepared to make that call. It's up to you. So take a moment, paws pause, and take a good look. Deciding which video is cuter will almost definitely help you determine whether you are, indeed, a Cat Person or a Dog Person. ...
Is anything cuter than watching a dog dream? I watch mine in amazement as he acts out something he normally wouldn't get to do on the streets of Brooklyn. Is he chasing squirrels? Running into the wind? It's a mystery. Here's one sleeping pup who's already in position for adventure, ready to strike when the moment's right. Or maybe this is just his version of "comfortable." Tell us what you think is going on in the comments below. ...