What the dog dreams about: interpretation of dreams

Each image seen by a person in a dream has its own specific meaning. Moreover, some dreams may carry a warning of impending disaster, while others may prepare for serious events that will happen to the dreamer in the near future. A dog seen in a dream also has different interpretations.

Interpretation of dreams with a dog

According to most somnologists, the image of a dog in a dream is a reflection of a person’s emotions, his desires and hopes. However, in some cases, this animal may appear in a dream, as a warning about the future. In order to correctly interpret dreams with a dog, one should rely on the following criteria:

• The number of animals in a dream;
• Dog sizes;
• The color and breed of the dreaming dog;
• The actions that a dreaming animal performs.

Depending on these nuances, a dream with a dog can be both positive and negative. Consider each of the above items individually.

By the number of dogs

One of the main criteria by which one should interpret dreams about a man’s four-legged friends is the number of dogs in a dream. Thus, if you are dreaming:

• Lonely animal - this can be a symbol of one specific emotion, event and person. If this is your personal dog or a familiar mongrel, then the events concern you or your loved ones;
• Two or three dogs - confusion, uncertainty about the successful outcome of the plan. You are literally torn between two fronts;
• A few dogs, a pack is your environment. The meaning of sleep depends on the behavior of animals. If the pack is aggressive, you are surrounded by enemies, you should carefully look at people.

Very rarely, a giving birth dog may dream. Such a dream means the birth of something fundamentally new from an already familiar one or the appearance of a new friend and like-minded person. If the dream has a psychedelic character (the dog multiplies by division or in some other unnatural way) and the sleep process itself is distinguished by an anxious and depressing sensation, your subconscious tells you about an impending emotional disorder.

The size of the dog

Another important criterion is the size of the dreaming animal:

• If a big dog dreams, then more often than not this is a good sign. In the near future you will meet an interesting person who will become your friend and loved one. Especially good is the dream in which the big dog is laid on the dreamer. However, if the animal barks loudly and mournfully, this is bad news. At the same time, a striking huge dog means a powerful enemy, which you cannot defeat alone. If in a dream you feed a large beautiful dog and it protects you, then in the near future you will climb the career ladder;
• If the average dog is dreaming, then your dream is about the financial side of life.Depending on the behavior of the dog, your capital will either increase to unexpected heights, or you will face a financial collapse and complete bankruptcy. If you dream that you are taming a wild and frightened animal of medium size, this means that in the near future you will find a successful and profitable change of activity;
• If a small dog is dreaming, then a dream speaks of a relationship with a loved one. For example, according to Sigmund Freud's dream book, a small dog wagging its tail signals insufficient flirting in relations with a lover. In addition, if you dream of a pack of small dogs, the interpretation of sleep depends on the behavior of animals. If they are annoyed, then in the near future you will find a quarrel with relatives, which will have serious consequences for the whole family. If you feed small dogs from your hand and they are fond of you, family relationships will be harmonious and strong.

Gigantic dog towering over buildings and trees, means events of tremendous importance. Whether they are negative or not depends on the behavior of the animal. Most disturbing is the dream of the infernal Cerberus chasing you. Such a dream means that in the near future you will be flooded with such destructive problems that you cannot deal with them yourself. However, according to the Psychological Dream Book, the image of the infernal Cerberus can also be a residual image, depicted by the subconscious experienced stress or severe psychological trauma.

By color and breed

The color of the dog’s coat seen in a dream is also of great importance. For example, white color symbolizes the attitude of a loved one towards you. So if dreaming white animal:

• On the hunt - perhaps you lead a promiscuous sex life;
• Barking - betrayal by a friend or relative;
• Playful - you overly patronize children or other younger relatives;
• Put on a chain and which you stroke - your enemy will become your friend;
• A flock of white dogs - close family ties.

if you dreaming black dog, it can be an omen of illness, trouble, and even death. In particular:

• A flock of black dogs - to the appearance of evil envious and enemies, ready to do anything to destroy you. The brighter the feeling of anxiety when approaching these animals, the stronger your enemies in real life;
• Desperately howling dog - to the death or serious illness of any of the relatives, close friends or good friends;
• An exhausted, hungry or dying animal - to the loss of something important and valuable in life.

However, there is no need to be scared. If a black dog behaves amicably in a dream, the dream you saw means that in the near future you will meet an unusual and multifaceted person who will become your friend.

If you dream gray dog, then, according to the Big Dream Book, inevitable trouble awaits your close friend. However, if the dog appears gray only because of the dust and dirt that has covered it, from which you will successfully wash it, you are able to help your friend and help him out in a difficult situation. Further well-being of a dear person is up to you.

Form ginger dogs in a dream speaks of future intimate relationships. If the animal’s hair is smooth and shiny, and the animal itself is affectionate and friendly, exciting adventures in intimate life await you. If the dog is sick or embittered, alas, there will be no luck in his personal life.

The breed of the dog is also of great importance when topping sleep. If you are dreaming:

• Shepherd dog - an interesting person will appear in your life who will become either your best friend or the strongest enemy;
• Labrador or Golden retriever - your close friend. Depending on what happens to the dog, you can interpret a dream about this person;
• Any hunting or beagle - according to one of the interpretations, you are overwhelmed by disturbing thoughts, or someone is chasing you or watching you.However, according to Freud's dream book, there is another interpretation according to which a hunting or hound dog in a dream symbolizes a sexual partner;
• Chihuahua - symbolizes a small, cowardly person who appeared in your life, or a minor nuisance;
• Cur - you will experience feelings or emotions that have been familiar to you for a long time, it is also possible that events will happen with a person well known to you.

Other breeds and external features of a dog dreaming in a dream do not matter when interpreted. However, if in a dream you buy a thoroughbred dog, it is to extraordinary profits.

By actions

The actions of the animal in a dream are a key criterion for the correct interpretation of the dream. Depending on what happens to the dog himself and what he does, the interpretation of sleep with his participation depends on:

• Aggressive dog set on a chain - your ill-wisher is trying to get closer to you, but his attempts are not crowned with success;
• Animal comes to the house - Luckily;
• Dog attacks the dreamer - you need to look at your friends, because among them there is a hidden enemy;
• Mother dog fiercely defends his offspring - to unexpected profits;
• Dog looking for someone and sniffs a trace - a warning about danger to the dreamer;
• Animal hit the car - to sudden problems;
• If the dog attacks - a person can be accused of a crime that he did not commit;
• To kill in a dream, an aggressive dog - get rid of a strong enemy. However, if in a dream you ruined a good and affectionate dog, you are waiting for a quarrel with a friend, which will happen through your fault;
• The beast howls - to trouble. If the animal whines mournfully - to illness, howls mournfully and sadly - to the death of one of those close to him. But if the howl sounds menacing and frightening, it means that intrigues are lurking behind your back;
• Feed psa - to the good news that came from afar;
• Animal dies - to losses, which only time will help to make up for;
• Embitterede dogs are fighting among themselves - according to the interpretation of most dream books, this is a warning sign. The dreamer's environment is opposed to him. A person should be careful.

Separately, consider the value dog bite in a person’s dream:

• The mongrel strongly bit her hand - expect a major quarrel, followed by financial losses;
• The dog chases after the man and, having caught up, bites his leg - to the scandal with relatives;
• A weak bite without blood and pain - to a quarrel with a loved one;
• The dog attacks and bites the dreamer to death - to severe enmity with once close people, former friends or a lover.

It should be noted that for people in whose house the dog died, dreams are typical, in which they see the image of their four-legged friend. Such dreams also have their meanings:

• The pet is joyful, wags its tail, fawns on good news;
• The four-legged friend is frightened, whines plaintively, hides - a warning. A threat loomed over you;
• Your dead dog appears in a dream as a little puppy - your four-legged pet says goodbye to you.

According to the Psychological Dream Book, if after the death of a pet you dream again and again that the animal is dying at the moment it’s just hard for you to survive the loss of a dog. It takes time to deal with this unconditionally severe loss.

Other meanings of dreams with a dog

It should be noted that there are several different interpretations of the image of a dreaming dog. The interpretation also depends on what gender and age the dreamer is, as well as on the particular dream book, since each author of these publications has his own methodology for determining the meaning of the dream. We recommend that you pay attention to the following dream books:

• Female
• Male;
• Children's
• Small Velesov dream book;
• Dream Interpretation Dictionary of Miller's Dreams.

Consider the interpretation of the image of the dog in each of them.

The image of a dog in the Women's Dream Book

If a woman dreams of a dog, then this indicates her concern about her surroundings. According to the corresponding dream book:

• A dog who dreamed of being married to an unmarried woman speaks of a favorable period for the search for a life partner;
• If the representative of the fair sex dreams of a pack of mongrels who chase after her - the dreamer doubts her decisions and needs a wise adviser;
• A biting dog - to a quarrel with his family;
• A calm dog that does not pay attention to a woman - to good changes in life;
• Homeless animal - a warning that an accidental hobby may end badly for the fair sex;
• Little puppies for a married woman are a symbol of future motherhood and replenishment in the family.

Dog by Male Dream Book

For a man, a dog seen in a dream is a harbinger of good change or a warning about an unscrupulous environment. According to the Men's Dream Book:

• Calm dog - to the long-awaited news from an old friend;
• A grinning animal - to betrayal in a close circle of communication;
• Chasing a pack of dogs - to serious problems at work;
• Playful and kind dog - to a pleasant and unexpected meeting;
• To kiss a dog is to regret the friendship that was lost many years ago, nostalgia, a return to past memories.

Interpretation of the Children's Dream Book

In the childhood subconscious, the image of a dog is almost always associated with a friend. The exception is only children with a phobia in relation to these animals. Dreams of such babies (or rather nightmares) are interpreted with the help of psychoanalysts. In all other cases, the Children's Dream Book is applicable, according to which:

• Indifferent dog - a sign of stability in relation to the child with his friends;
• A dog that has come into the house is to the guests;
• Barking animal - an envious person appeared among friends;
• The dog hurts and painfully bites the child in his sleep - one of the relatives wishes evil for the child, and the child realizes this;
• Bloodless bite - a warning about cheating;
• The child hears barking in a dream, but does not see the dog - gossip is spread about him.

According to the Small Velesov dream book

Maly Velesov is an ancient dream book that has survived from pagan times. According to him, if you dream:

• Crazy dog ​​- soon a friend will fall ill or a strong enemy will appear. At the same time, beat a rabid dog in a dream - to the guests;
• Black dog - meet a friend or enemy, depending on the behavior of the dog. A red animal is a dishonest person, a white one is well-being;
• Pet the dog - to the appearance of a like-minded person or to matchmaking (if the girl dreams);
• To kill an aggressive flock - to complete victory over enemies;
• To receive an animal as a gift is to receive another's good;
• Beware of the growling dog - communicate with an imaginary enemy, who in the future may be the best friend;
• To drive a hungry mongrel in a dream - to quarrel with an outsider with whom a strong friendship could be made for many years.

According to Miller's dream book

According to the interpretation of the dream book by Gustav Hindman Miller, a practicing psychoanalyst and somnologist, dreams with the image of a dog are interpreted as follows:

• An evil yard dog - to failure and treachery on the part of the enemies;
• An affectionate dog - to unexpected good news;
• If a girl dreams of cute little dogs - the words of her fan are insincere;
• Growl or barking behind his back - unsightly gossip is being raised about the dreamer in order to discredit his good name;
• A dog fights with a cat - failure in a love relationship;
• The many-headed dog-Cerberus is a warning that a person does not undertake several tasks at once, otherwise he risks failing;
• A dog kills a snake - a good friend will come to help in a difficult situation;
• An exhausted and dirty animal - to illness and problems in business;
• A white friendly dog, circling in a dream around a dreamer - to great success with the opposite sex.

It’s important to consider that when interpreting sleep, the vision of the same image by the authors of different dream books may not coincide. We recommend that you study several options for the meaning of the dog’s image at once, and then trust your own intuition.