My Dog Sleeps with Tongue Out: Should I Worry? (Quick Answers for You)

Okay, so, about my dog. You know how sometimes they just stick their tongues out a bit when they’re sleeping? Mine does that, and I was wondering why. It’s kinda cute, but also, you know, a little weird, right?

So, first, I noticed my dog, let’s call him Buddy, sleeping on his side, all curled up, and his tongue was just peeking out. It wasn’t all the way out, just the tip. It made me wonder why this occurs. I thought maybe he was just super relaxed or something.

• I started watching him more when he was napping. Sometimes his tongue was out, sometimes not.
• I also noticed that when he was dreaming, you know, twitching and making those little woofing noises, his tongue seemed to come out more.

Then I did some digging online, just casual browsing, nothing too serious. It seems like it’s pretty normal. A lot of people were saying their dogs do the same thing. Apparently, it can just be how they’re positioned, or maybe they’re having a really good dream about chasing squirrels or something.

What I found

I found some stuff saying that if it’s a new thing, or if there are other things going on with your dog, like if they’re not eating right or acting different, then maybe you should check with the vet. But if your dog seems happy and healthy otherwise, it’s probably nothing to freak out about. My Buddy is the happiest dog alive, so I am not so worried.

In the end, I realized that Buddy’s tongue sticking out is just one of his little quirks. He’s a healthy, happy pup, and that’s all that matters. So, if your dog does this too, don’t worry too much about it. It’s just part of their sleepy charm, I guess!