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Laffy Kat

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1. Yes! I know exactly what this is!

Reply to Sogo (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:32 AM

15 hrs ago

My late, beloved Catahoula used to do this. It's called trancing and it's soothing and therapeutic for the dog. They do, indeed, go into a trance. It's rude and stressful to interrupt them. My vet said to let her finish on her own.

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