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Recently acquired pitbull that has a sleep problem

Asked Mar 13, 2012, 07:23 PM — 26 Answers
Recently acquired a 7 week old pit that has nightmares. Should we wake him or let him sleep through it? We have been waking him and providing as much reassurance as we can but we neede to know if we are doing the right thing for him. >email address removed<

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Mar 15, 2012, 11:59 AM
Well that is perplexing, how did my answer warrant a reddie? Does someone out there believe you should wake up a dog that is dreaming?? Their noises may make it look like they are suffering but they are not.
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Mar 15, 2012, 01:37 PM


Don't worry Ball, it's been happening to all of us lately.
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Mar 15, 2012, 02:43 PM
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Well that is perplexing, how did my answer warrant a reddie? Does someone out there believe you should wake up a dog that is dreaming?? Their noises may make it look like they are suffering but they are not.
It may not be the OP, it could be a troll around here again, stirring up trouble.

But I had noticed, as maybe you did, OP kept on asking even when they got an answer, as if the answer wasnt legit or something.

I re-iterate, in case OP sees this

DO NOT WAKE UP YOUR BABY. SHE NEEDS HER SLEEP TO PROGRESS AND GROW AND LEARN. OKAY
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Mar 15, 2012, 03:39 PM
Dogs dont have nightmares.

Is he yipping and growling? If so... its just a dream. A regular dream.

I've always believed that you should be able to play with your dog and pet him and play with his feet while he is asleep. It teaches the dog that its ok to be touched while he is sleeping. Otherwise, if you dont touch your dog, any time you move him, he may jump up and be aggressive towards you.

Once again.. Dogs dont have nightmares. If they do, they wake up on their own with no problems.
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Mar 15, 2012, 05:36 PM
There ya go tickle. We may get reddies from strangers but we know where the greenies come from.
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Mar 15, 2012, 05:51 PM
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Dogs dont have nightmares.

Is he yipping and growling? If so... its just a dream. A regular dream.

I've always believed that you should be able to play with your dog and pet him and play with his feet while he is asleep. It teaches the dog that its ok to be touched while he is sleeping. Otherwise, if you dont touch your dog, any time you move him, he may jump up and be aggressive towards you.

Once again.. Dogs dont have nightmares. If they do, they wake up on their own with no problems.
Yes, when brook is sleeping and having a dream of chasing squirrels, I can touch any part of her body cause she knows my touch and only stirs and becomes more settled, but doesnt wake up.
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Mar 15, 2012, 06:12 PM


Lady is chasing bunnies as we speak
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Mar 15, 2012, 06:56 PM
Don't tell Alty Aurora...Owen has always been a "talker in his sleep" and sometimes he will jerk and move. I have always taken it as he is dreaming of running and playing with no need of leashes and fences
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Mar 16, 2012, 11:20 AM
I think the one giving the Reddies is that Celtic person... It may be on accident to.. But it seems every time I get a Reddie, that Celtic person was commenting as well...
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Mar 16, 2012, 12:52 PM
I have heard that too and think I got one of those crimson kisses earlier in this thread.
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