Q: Do dogs dream?
A: Scientists have discovered that dogs do, in fact, dream. Scientific research has demonstrated comparable brain wave patterns in dogs and humans, validating the long-held assumption of owners that dogs dream. Like us, dogs go through several sleep cycles, including Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep is the period during which we experience our most vivid dreams. For most dogs, dreaming should occur about 20 minutes after they begin to doze. You’ll notice shallow, irregular breathing followed by muscle twitching and eye movements behind closed eyelids.
