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The new thing that I learned was approaching a dog for massage for the first time. The “HUG” approach seems like a nice way to start. My dog responded very excitedly but that’s nothing new for her. She took as an opportunity for snuggles and kisses. My dog was submissive by showing me her tummy. This seems more out of respect than fear.
It was informative to learn how a pet may feel discomfort or unwillingness as first but small breaks may help the animal calm down.