can dogs have nightmares?

[Kneel B4 Zod]

I was just asked to dogsit. I don't actually know the owner of this dog; it's a friend of my Mom's and she volunteered me.

All I know is that the dog's name is Boe and that Boe doesn't like to sleep "alone" b/c Boe "has nightmares". Has anyone heard of this?

[Shenlong]

He probably just gets nervous/anxious being in a room by himself when he's about to sleep. Less of a nightmare thing then a being a pussy dog thing.

[traz]

Dogs certainly appear to have dreams. My dog is always kicking and moving about during sleep

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Dogs certainly appear to have dreams. My dog is always kicking and moving about during sleep

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[wet work]

I've definitely seen dogs that looked like they were having bad dreams.

[AbreuTime]

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I've definitely seen dogs that looked like they were having wet dreams.

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I agree with a previous poster who said the dog probably just doesn't like being alone, in the dark, by himself.

[amplify]

Who knows what is in the mind of a dog. This lady sounds like she has projected her imbalances, her neuroses onto her dog. Listening to what people tell you about their pets tells you more about them.

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I've definitely seen dogs that looked like they were having wet dreams.

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I agree with a previous poster who said the dog probably just doesn't like being alone, in the dark, by himself.

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Yea, but when the dog is clearly asleep and is whimpering and crying out plus moving around agitatedly--yet still asleep-- it sure looks like a nightmare.

[Evan]

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[neuroman]

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I've definitely seen dogs that looked like they were having bad dreams.

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I call them "dogmares"