spoodiful

Thanks for all your replies. As I said, she is the first dog I've ever owned so it's all new to me. I can't imagine what kind of dreams she must be having to be so disturbed in her sleep! It must be one big dog chasing her!!!

Hi everyone, I have a 17 month old spaniel/poodle (spoodle) that I've had since she was 12 weeks. When I first got her she was in terrible condition - malnourished, flea bitten, extremely underweight (1.1kg) and very shy. She is the first dog I've ever owned and I learnt a hard lesson about backyard breeders. She's had a few minor ongoing health problems, mainly dental - her top adult teeth began to grow almost horizontally out and she had them reset and aligned. Now they're 'gappy' but have straightened out. She's a healthy 4.3kg now and most placid friendly dog. She is the happiest, funniest, most gorgeous little girl but since she began sleeping on 'the big bed' I have noticed every night she has night terrors. She will literally roll around on the bed whimpering and shaking until I cuddle her and gently wake her. Since she used to sleep in a different room I didn't notice it before but I assume it's been happening all the time. I know there is nothing in her life now that would give her nightmares since she's the most spoiled loved pooch around.. So I'm sure it's a long term effect of mistreatment as a pup. Has anyone else ever experienced this or do you have any advice? It breaks my heart nearly every night because I don't know what to do except cuddle her. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.