Aggression at bed time
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wrote on 15 Apr 2008, 23:10 last edited by
It sounds like he was unhappy at being woken up. I would really suggest calling him off the sofa and definately work on your DH about giving a crate treat. It will make it a much more positive experience for Jack.
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 14:39 last edited by
So, he wasn't snarly at bed time last night, and I told DH that he needs to give Jack a treat to go in his crate. I told him that "it is positive reinforcement, and it makes it so that Jack thinks his crate is a happy place to be"
He thinks that since Jack goes in by himself, usually, that he already knows it is a safe happy place, but I think we need to keep the idea up with treats and happy little things.
I think you are all right- he probably woke him up somewhat suddenly, and that is why he was snarly. It was 12:30, waaaaay past Jack's bedtime. He was probably deep in the REM sleep. Do dogs have REM sleep?
Anyway, it seems that harmony has been restored.
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 15:26 last edited by
He was probably deep in the REM sleep. Do dogs have REM sleep?
Anyway, it seems that harmony has been restored.
I don't know for sure but I always thought that was what they were having when they look like they are chasing rabbits in their sleep. When Jayden gets deep asleep, he snores…loudly.
Pat
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 15:27 last edited by
Yes dogs experience REM sleep. That may be one of the few interesting things I learned while working towards my degree in Psych :p
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 16:16 last edited by
I don't know for sure but I always thought that was what they were having when they look like they are chasing rabbits in their sleep. When Jayden gets deep asleep, he snores…loudly.
Pat
Jack snores, too- its really funny, I'd never heard it before- we used to live in a bigger house, then we moved into the condo when we moved to Boston and everything was closer, and the first night there, I hear him snoring and I was looking all over to find out where the noise was coming from!
That's kind of a funny thought- the dogs having REM sleep, too! Jack never really squirms like he is dreaming- although I have heard about that from other dog owners. When he is sleeping, he goes "dog-atonic" lol!
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 16:34 last edited by
Jack never really squirms like he is dreaming- although I have heard about that from other dog owners. When he is sleeping, he goes "dog-atonic" lol!
Cory and Jayden don't get active when they sleep either. But almost all of our other breed dogs did - even our lazy basset hound chased bunnies in her sleep. Cory and Jayden either curl up or stick their legs out like sticks. Cory likes to tuck her head into or under something …..like a human armpit, between back cushions of the sofa, ....whatever is convenient. I've even seen Cory glare at Jayden for his snoring.
Pat
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 17:57 last edited by
…Cory and Jayden either curl up or stick their legs out like sticks....
PatLOL! We call that "stiffy legs"! :D I don't know how it can be comfortable having all the bones in your legs locked, but apparently it is!
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 18:06 last edited by
Dallas sleeps "stiff-legged" too. It's funny because he can sleep with his legs stiff straight up in the air! I just don't see how that is comfortable but hey, to each his own :p & he snores almost every time he sleeps. Little cat naps he won't snore but if he is actually sleeping, he snores pretty loudly! I think it's cute when he moves his paws in his sleep like he's wakling. He doesn't run in his sleep, just walks. Hahaha. It's hilarious to watch.
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 19:47 last edited by
We call it 'pokey leg syndrome' ;)
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wrote on 16 Apr 2008, 19:52 last edited by
Jack does that when he is sunbathing. He finds the biggest patch of sun he can find, and lays down crossways with his legs poking straight out and his head thrown back.
He also likes to sleep with his head propped up on something, like a pillow….or my legs!
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