Do Dogs Dream? Experts' Answer Will Surprise Many

05.05.2023 19:00

Many people probably remember that just a few decades ago, scientists were quite skeptical about dogs.

It was believed that our family members were not able to see dreams, since their nervous system was in many ways inferior to the human one.

Thinkers of the past believed that during rest the dog simply “works out” some neurological reactions.

Do dogs really dream?

As it turns out, dogs are quite capable of seeing real dreams, experts believe. This was proven with the help of special studies that revealed that animals have exactly the same sleep phases as humans.

Therefore, the fact that your pet sees dreams is obvious today.

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But it is not known for certain about the plot of animals' night dreams, since they cannot tell about it. It is believed that at night a dog is only capable of experiencing experiences acquired in real life.

Therefore, dogs dream of various situations that the animal may have encountered throughout its life.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor