dinneR ★ Posted November 26, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 26, 2018 Study Finds Dogs Twitching In Sleep Are Dreaming About Tearing Owners Limb From Limb Today 10:29am SEE MORE: ANIMALS ITHACA, NY—A study released Monday by animal behaviorists at Cornell University found that dogs that twitch, move their paws repeatedly, or growl in their sleep are, in fact, dreaming vividly about tearing their owners limb from limb. “After thousands of hours of observation, we are forced to conclude that any dog witnessed making even the slightest of movements in its sleep is living out a cathartic vision of absolutely mauling their owners,” said lead researcher Dr. Hana Michaels, adding that any dog, regardless of breed, size, gender, or degree of training, was visualizing the act of devouring its master if observed fidgeting even the slightest bit while sleeping. “Many dogs will suddenly jerk their bodies as if they’ve been startled in their sleep; in fact, they’re seeing themselves pawing your face off, sinking their teeth into your neck, and feeling the hot gush of your life’s blood against the backs of their throats. It seems the faster they churn their little legs while curled up on their beds or favorite spots on the couch, the more intent they are about chewing off all your extremities and rooting around in your chest cavity. The quiet whimpers that you think are so sweet are actually coded pack signals calling all other canines in the neighborhood to come and satiate themselves upon your organs.” At press time, Michaels added that owners should be concerned if they see their dog licking themselves, as it may be an indicator that their pet has already slaughtered several victims and is meticulously cleaning blood from its fur. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 26, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2018 Yeah OK... My little knucklehead doesn't do this but our Aussie would run & bark in her sleep. She'd be on her side sound asleep with all 4 legs going as if she's running. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Yeah OK... My little knucklehead doesn't do this but our Aussie would run & bark in her sleep. She'd be on her side sound asleep with all 4 legs going as if she's running. Yet, you lived to tell about it. Lucky you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 26, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 26, 2018 Thank goodness Ruby is dead still when sleeping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 26, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 26, 2018 Oh crap, didn't read far enough. She is constantly licking her paws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted November 26, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 26, 2018 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Thank goodness Ruby is dead still when sleeping! Maybe she is dreaming you are already dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted November 26, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 26, 2018 But yet not one of my dogs have tried to live out their dreams( that I am aware of). I am more afraid of my blind beagle eating me apart then my Pitt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 27, 2018 Share #8 Posted November 27, 2018 The Onion is real news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted November 27, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 27, 2018 "The quiet whimpers that you think are so sweet are actually coded pack signals calling all other canines in the neighborhood to come and satiate themselves upon your organs.” This makes me think this is a joke. Canines do NOT invite all other canines to join in on THEIR food. That's been established in the wild and in pets. I had a beagle named Scout who would clearly dream. Occasionally, when he'd wake up from one he would growl at me and I always figured it was because I did something mean to him in the dream. He would soon recognize that it was a dream and lie down next to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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