Emotional attachment: A dog stand as a symbol of loyalty and protection, symbolises your struggle between or good and bad. If one is the owner of a dog in a dream, this indicate that one longs for a strong emotional bond or has one in one's life, signals a lack resources needed to satisfy your needs and desires. The dream also represent feeling safe and secure, an indication for your current relationship views or status.
Responsibility: Owning a dog requires a lot of responsibility and care, a metaphor for low esteem. If one is a dog owner in a dream, this indicate that one becomes aware of a certain responsibility or expands one's areas of responsibility, also this dream about your fear of not being able to complete or succeeding in a task.
Submission: A dog is a loyal pet that is his Master or mistress obeys, a clue for some emotional outburst or suffering. If one is a dog owner in a dream, this indicate that one is in a submissive position or submitting to a certain authority, unfortunately a warning for frustrations, of guilt.
Love of animals: If one is a dog owner in a dream is, it also indicate a deep love and affection for animals, you have a cross to bear or that you are acting crossed and annoyed. The dream show that one cares about the welfare of animals or is part of an organization that works to protect animals, a sign for a desire to expand your social circle.
In general, dreaming about having possession of a dog means that you are seeking companionship and loyalty in your daily life, means a potentially harmful situation or relationship. You feel the need for a faithful friend or a reliable companion who offer comfort and support, a sign for the end of some old habit or beginning of a new attitude.
If you see yourself holding a leash in the dream, it mean that you have the power to control your emotions and desires, signifies harmony amongst ones. However, if the dog is off-leash or running away from you, it signify a lack of control or freedom in your life, sadly a warning for unfinished emotional business related to your childhood family, dead relatives, or repressed memories and feelings.
For example, a black dog symbolize depression or anxiety, while a golden retriever represent happiness and joy, you will be faced with many disappointments and obstacles.
In various religions, dogs have different meanings, a signal for difficult times. For instance, in Christianity, dogs represent unclean or impure spirits, represents a spiritual renewal and cleansing. On the other hand, in Hinduism, dogs are considered sacred and are associated with Bhairava, the God of death and destruction, an evidence for your leadership skills.
In many cultures around the world, dogs are highly respected and valued animals, refers to your importance to those around you. In the Native American culture, dogs represent loyalty, protection, and guidance, a signal for the various components of your life. Dreaming of dog possession in such cultures indicate that you have these attributes or are seeking them, a hint for a need for long-deserved break.
Psychologically, dreaming of having a dog represent your inner self, your instincts, and your need for affection, states health about your well-being. If you see yourself taking good care of the dog, it mean that you are nurturing your inner self and giving yourself the attention and care you need, means how you see the issues in your life.
If you are dreaming of having possession of a dog, it a sign that you need to explore your emotional and social needs, an evidence for wounded fears. It helpful to reflect on what kind of companionship or emotional support you seek in your life and how you satisfy those needs, signals dissatisfaction with the physical side of your relationship. Adopting a dog or spending time with dogs also bring positive changes in your life, an evidence for your exterior.
In general, it symbolize your desire for companionship or your need for protection and loyalty, a portent for a mental or spiritual perspective. It also represent your responsibility towards someone or something, represents the emotional load you are carrying.
If the dog in the dream is aggressive or threatening, it indicate that you are feeling threatened or attacked in your daily life, a premonition for unpredictability and versatility. Alternatively, it suggest that you have repressed anger or aggression that you need to deal with, an indication for your desire to escape from your daily demands and problems.
If you feel happy and content in the dream with the dog, it represent a feeling of security and safety in your daily life, a harbinger for protection, as well as physical protection. However, if you feel uneasy or anxious about the dog, it indicate that you are feeling uncertain or unsafe in some area of your life, also this dream about your unrealistic notions.