In a post on her TikTok account, Maria explained: "If you see your dog doing this or this, I know it's very tempting, but don't wake him up. Dogs, just like us, have sleep phases.

Don't Wake Your Pet from a Nightmare and Other Pet Dreaming Tips from an Animal Behaviorist. ... According to Dr. Faughn, during their cat naps and dog dozes, pets do dream.

Letting your dog enjoy their dream-filled sleep without interruption is crucial for their overall health and well-being.

When a dog suddenly starts licking their paws more than usual, owners have been urged to examine them to make sure they don't have injuries such as a cut, torn nail or a stone, thorn or ice ball ...

If you happen to call your dog's name while he's sleeping, Bragdon says he'll quickly wake, stop twitching, and act normally. However, if a dog is experiencing a seizure, twitching will continue ...