If your dog’s nightmare lasts more than a few minutes, try gently waking your dog by calling your dog’s name to wake him up. If your dog can’t wake up, call his name a few more times, a little louder each time. Your goal is to gently wake your dog, not startle him. If you don’t want to disturb your dog’s sleep, wait for him to wake up and soothe him with quiet music when your dog does. Dog nightmares usually consist of a bad experience earlier in the day, such as a nail trim gone bad. Do your best to keep your dog happy during the day so he can sleep happily and have good dreams.
