Dog

A dog is called man's best friend, not only because it was the first domesticated animal. The dog is able to repay a good owner with loyalty, love, care, protection, and guidance. In human dreams these sympathetic pets appear very often, but because of the diversity of breeds and characters of these animals there is no way to indicate one general meaning of such dream. However, you can assume that dogs, which appear in a positive context, symbolize a faithful friend, life partner, or encourage you to follow your intuition and hunch in some cases. If the dream about a dog is disturbing, then it may be related to the naivety, betrayal, low or animal instincts, brutality, and ruthlessness.

Dreams about your own pet should be explained separately, due to the fact that you have great sympathy for it, and spend a lot of time with the one. Therefore, it is natural they appear in your nightly fantasies.

Depending on the breed, appearance and attitude of the dog, dreams have very different meanings. Here are most of them:

• A lovely friendly pet symbolizes a partner, friend or someone you love.
• A dog, which is aggressive, reflects an enemy or your own uncontrollable impulses. If you have been attacked by a dog, be prepared for danger.
• If the dog suddenly appeared in a dream and is leading you, it can be a clue to solve some problem or task.
• For a woman a dog in a dream is a very auspicious sign that her life partner is faithful to her. An exception may, however, be a disturbing dream about a black dog, which is associated with treason.
• A sick dog is a warning signal of health problems of a loved one.
• A dog on a chain symbolizes the instincts that are under your control.
• Seeing a dog means you will meet someone interesting.
• Playing with your pet in a dream suggests you should reconcile with someone close.
• According to the Old Polish dream book the dream about a barking dog heralds a disease.
• Seeing a dog during a hunt is a good sign. Thanks to your hard work and persistence you will succeed.
• If the dreamer is baiting the dog, it is a warning that they will have trouble.
• If you set your dog on somebody, you will probably gain new enemies in the near future.
• Dogs biting one another mean quarrels in the family.
• Feeding a dog in a dream promises the improvement of your fate.
• A chained dog is warning against a thief.
• A howling dog means danger.
• A kennel means the dreamer will go down in the world or live a dog’s life.
• A sleeping dog reflects the well-being, or points to the need for rest and relaxation.
• A hound is a warning of trouble with the law, for example a court action.
• If you took a dog to your home from the street, the dream means happiness and good news.
• A poisoned dog is a warning signal. In your relationship or family there are some unclear situations or a poisoned relationship.
• A kennel of dogs is a preferable sign, of course, if the animals do not attack the dreamer. The dream symbolizes luck in business, good decisions in real life.
• When the dreamer is running away from the dogs, it means that they have a tendency to be a leader.
• A small dog may relate to your position in the group. It is also a warning to take care of yourself, because someone may want to hurt you.
• A large, fat dog in your dream suggests you are drifting apart from your partner.
• A puppy heralds a new project, an interesting idea, or a visit of a guest.
• A grey dog means that you can really rely on your best friend, and trust him or her in every situation.
• A brown dog suggests that someone in your vicinity isn’t convinced to you.
• A dog chasing a bitch may relate to secrets and problems in your relationship.
• A dog chasing a cat represents domestic disagreements or quarrels.
• Two dogs playing with one another are a sign of harmony. However, if the dogs are fighting each other, it portends some minor quarrels and misunderstandings with your partner.
• A dead dog is a very unfavorable symbol. It means you lack the self-preservation, and there are lots of unfriendly people around you.
• When the dreamer kills a dog in a dream, it is a sign of upcoming trouble.
• If in a dream you were bitten by a dog, it is a warning against infectious disease.
• When the dreamer is chasing the dog, it reflects his pursuit of a high position or career.
• The St. Bernard dog or Tatra sheepdog may symbolize a person who is ready to go through fire and water for you.
• The dream of a thoroughbred dog, for example the Pekingese or Yorkshire terrier can refer to the lofty nature of the dreamer. It may also refer to their relationship with the luxurious environment.