i've heard that its bad to disturb a dog thats sleeping is that true?
2007-02-11 19:04:04 · 13 answers · asked by henaz 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the saying i believe is as simple as "let sleeping dogs lie"
but i think that is what everyone is talking about
it's more about rumors (dogs), but if you awaken the rumor (dogs) it may bite you back
2007-02-11 19:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by seven_ms_man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Startling a dog awake is a bad idea. It really can result in a bite.
What happens is when the dog is awakened suddenly, instinct for fight or flight can kick in. Since a dog that was just sleeping can't really run, the dog will be more likely to bite, until it awakens enough to realize its environment.
It is very bad if the dog happens to be dreaming when startled.
2007-02-11 19:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may startle the dog a little, but it is not bad to disturb them.
2007-02-11 19:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only thing that can happen is you might scare the dog and get a bite
2007-02-11 19:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by knightrider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dog could awaken with a fright & bite you. let sleeping dogs lie, as the saying goes.
2007-02-11 20:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno...that is only a dream imagine of any movie's you've watched latley? any scary ones with difficulty concerns type of like this? if so, the dream possibly would not 'advise' some thing p.s. haha the sex area is type of hilarious, no offence
2016-12-04 01:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard that. unless i need to leave and put him in his kennel, i let him sleep. gives me some peace and quiet. he's a 8 mth old mini dach who is a beast! just kidding, but it does allow me to do some things around the house. as for waking them, maybe it just scares them.
2007-02-11 19:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They say that about people too. Ya know, when my little dog has nightmares, I gently touch him. It is too much for me to hear.
2007-02-11 19:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone sleeping would be hostile when disturbed =)
2007-02-11 19:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by eyentmd8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you scare them, they do growl and or bite...so don't scare a sleeping dog, or wake it up....
2007-02-11 19:19:12 · answer #10 · answered by diamond_moon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋