People Are Going Crazy Over What Dogs Dream About

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We spent 14 fantastic years with a rambunctious boxer named Wild Spirit. From the moment we brought him home, he was the cutest bundle of fur I had ever seen, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I adored him. Luckily for him, he was adorable because he quickly transformed into the most mischievous and accident-prone puppy imaginable.

Wild Spirit had allergic reactions to every vaccine, which meant countless frantic drives to the vet, watching his poor, swollen face as we sped through the streets. Not to mention, he broke his leg at just 6 months old, and when the vet told me, “You’ll need to keep him calm,” I couldn’t help but laugh. Keeping a hyperactive Boxer puppy from bouncing off the walls? Easier said than done.

One day, while we were at work, Wild Spirit decided enough was enough. He somehow managed to escape our house and took himself to the beach just a few blocks away. A kind neighbor brought him back, covered in sand with a huge grin on his face, looking like the happiest troublemaker alive. To this day, I’m still baffled by how he pulled it off.

Then came the time he was diagnosed with a rare puppy illness that caused his joints to swell for weeks. He even chewed off an entire arm of our couch and once swallowed a friend’s driver’s license. To sum it up, his puppyhood was a whirlwind of chaos, and I could have probably paid for a semester of college with all the vet bills.

Despite being a handful, he was my baby. After he passed away last year, I’ve found it impossible to even think about getting another dog. Just the thought of his sweet face brings me to tears.

When we had human kids, Wild Spirit was definitely my favorite for a while. He was consistent with his sleeping habits and always did his business in the right place. He calmed down with age, and when we moved to the mountains, he took great delight in scaring off coyotes and bears—though the moose didn’t seem fazed by him at all.

He was an avid dreamer. While sleeping, he would bark, yip, and run in his dreams, with his little legs furiously pedaling as if he were chasing something. His face would twitch and contort as he smiled and grimaced. We often wondered what our wild boy was dreaming about. Was he thinking of that time he freaked out over a log that turned out to be a sea lion? Or maybe about the visit to our neighbors where he returned with bright red toenails and a note saying, “We love you, Cookie”?

According to Dr. Jenna Carter, a psychology professor at a well-known university, it’s likely he was dreaming about us—yes, US. Cue the tears.

Dr. Carter explains, “Just like humans, animals dream about things they care about, but in a more visual and less logical manner. Given that dogs are incredibly attached to their owners, it’s probable that they dream of your face, your scent, and ways to make you happy or annoyed.”

Honestly, I can’t stop crying. My family thinks I’ve lost it, but just the thought that Wild Spirit was dreaming of us all along is mind-blowing. Many others share this sentiment; social media is buzzing with pet owners posting photos of their sleeping animals and expressing their emotional connections.

So, the next time you see your pet snoozing and whimpering, remember—they’re likely dreaming about you. Get ready to feel all the feels! For me, I’ll just dream about my one great dog, running free on the beach, his cast flapping in the wind behind him.

Okay, I’m crying again. And yes, we truly don’t deserve them.

If you’re interested in learning more about the wonderful world of pet dreams and emotional connections, check out this post on our site. For those curious about home insemination, you can find great resources like this one and this excellent guide for further reading.

Summary

People are captivated by the idea that dogs dream about their owners, as revealed by a Harvard psychologist. This emotional connection resonates with many pet owners who reflect on their beloved animals and the memories they share.