According to Dr. Deirdre, Shih Tzus dream about everyday things, and their owners are an important part of their lives.
Every owner has tried to imagine what their Shih Tzu is dreaming about when they move around, bark, or cry while asleep.
According to experts, Shih Tzus have sleep patterns similar to humans. This means they go through three stages (NREM, REM, and SWS) and dream during REM sleep. To understand more about these stages, click here.
Deirdre, a psychologist and Harvard professor, studies dreams in humans and animals.
In an interview with People, she said:
“Humans dream about the same things they’re interested in during the day, although it’s more visual and less logical. There’s no reason to think it’s different for animals.”
Since dogs are generally extremely attached to their human owners, it’s likely that your Shih Tzu is dreaming about your face, your scent, and trying to please or annoy you.
She also gave a valuable tip for both Shih Tzus and humans to have good dreams: have happy experiences during the day and get enough sleep in a safe and comfortable environment.