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Does your dog ever have bad dreams? While I was growing up one of my parents’ Airedale Terriers, Tedda, used to wake the entire household in the middle of the night howling dreadfully in her sleep. I remember racing through to the living room, my heart pounding, to see what was happening. I would stand nervously in the doorway watching my folks carefully kneel down beside her bed and speak to Tedda in soft, soothing tones while gently stroking her until she woke up.

The other night Rory also had a bad dream…

At first, she started twitching a little in her sleep, an action that is not uncommon for a lot of dogs and often referred to as ‘chasing rabbits.’ However, she then started to whine and then growl, alerting me to the fact that she was having some sort of nightmare.

Mimicking my parents’ methods, I gently, yet firmly, placed my hands on Rory’s quivering body and began massaging her back in an effort to ease her awake. It is very important to not startle a dog awake at any time, especially when they are having a frightful sleep, because they can potentially snap out of fear or a confused sense of self-defense. After a minute or two Rory did at last wake up, wide eyed and a little frantic; although she was quickly calmed after being scooped up into my arms and cuddled. What exactly she was dreaming about, I will of course never know. I’m just happy I was able to comfort her.

How often do your dogs have bad dreams? Do you have any special ways of waking them up or comforting them after they wake? I would love to hear your stories!

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Yes, I did just share a post about dogs in weddings not too long ago, but every time I stumble upon a gorgeous canine wedding photo I experience this urge to share it with you! How majestic and regal is this image? No doubt it will be treasured forever by the bride and her soon-to-be husband. I’m in a romantic sort of mood today, so please, if you have any photos from your weddings that include your pets (like this reader submission) feel free to post them on the Pawsh Facebook page! I would love to see them!