Experiment: Dreaming Doggy + your smell

madmaximus · 01-07-2012, 01:42 PM

The last couple of times my GSD has been actively dreaming (legs kicking, paws moving, soft growls, etc.), I moved over to him and positioned my hand just below his nose to see if my smell would effect him or his dream. So far the last two times he seemed to have calmed down but I am not sure if I am actually waking him up a bit or if my smell really is having an effect. I would be curious to know if any of you have tried this or noticed a similar effect.

doggiedad · 01-07-2012, 01:47 PM

never tried it but i can see where you want it to be
your smell that calms him. when our dog is dreaming my GF
tells me to leave him alone. whenshe's not around i wake him
with my voice or a pet or both.

Good_Karma · 01-07-2012, 05:10 PM

The second I move a muscle both my dogs will wake up, so I don't think I could ever try this out.

1sttimeforgsd · 01-07-2012, 08:23 PM

I always call my dogs name and tell it that it is a dream and wake it up. I don't like the thoughts of them having bad dreams.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 01-07-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sttimeforgsd

I always call my dogs name and tell it that it is a dream and wake it up. I don't like the thoughts of them having bad dreams.

Me To!

Lilie · 01-07-2012, 09:21 PM

I've noticed something similar. When I'm sitting outside on the porch, Hondo will be sniffing around giving the porch the once over (our feral cat will hang out on the porch). With his head down to the ground he'll pass over my foot..or calf (I don't say a word) and his tail will give a wag or two. He doesn't stop his search, he continues on.

LissG · 01-08-2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilie

I've noticed something similar. When I'm sitting outside on the porch, Hondo will be sniffing around giving the porch the once over (our feral cat will hang out on the porch). With his head down to the ground he'll pass over my foot..or calf (I don't say a word) and his tail will give a wag or two. He doesn't stop his search, he continues on.

aww that's so sweet!! i'll have to pay more attention and see what Wolf does. if he's sleeping, no matter how quiet i am or how slow i move, the second i move he's awake.

01-07-2012, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
madmaximus Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 59	Experiment: Dreaming Doggy + your smell The last couple of times my GSD has been actively dreaming (legs kicking, paws moving, soft growls, etc.), I moved over to him and positioned my hand just below his nose to see if my smell would effect him or his dream. So far the last two times he seemed to have calmed down but I am not sure if I am actually waking him up a bit or if my smell really is having an effect. I would be curious to know if any of you have tried this or noticed a similar effect.

01-07-2012, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,846	never tried it but i can see where you want it to be your smell that calms him. when our dog is dreaming my GF tells me to leave him alone. whenshe's not around i wake him with my voice or a pet or both. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

01-07-2012, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	The second I move a muscle both my dogs will wake up, so I don't think I could ever try this out. __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

01-07-2012, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	I always call my dogs name and tell it that it is a dream and wake it up. I don't like the thoughts of them having bad dreams. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

01-07-2012, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,289	I've noticed something similar. When I'm sitting outside on the porch, Hondo will be sniffing around giving the porch the once over (our feral cat will hang out on the porch). With his head down to the ground he'll pass over my foot..or calf (I don't say a word) and his tail will give a wag or two. He doesn't stop his search, he continues on. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

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