dog relaxation

[linders]

Where is the best place to pet your dog in order to relax them?

[pmjblue]

what is the purpose of the question, do you have a hyperactive dog? I have never found the need to put mine anywhere other than where they choose to be, does the dog have a bed, as they do like a place they can call their own. Having said that, mine show not the slightest interest in any bed, or rug I have ever bought, other than when they are puppies, after that they use them to play tug of war or chew up.

[pmjblue]

oops, I misread the question, thought it was where you wanted to 'put' your dog not 'pet' it ! - I have always found mine to like being rubbed behind the ears, it sends them to sleep, alternatively they like their bellies rubbed!!!!!!

[lankeela]

LOL pmjblue, I was going to answer by saying 'out in the garden' or some other smart ar*e reply, but your genuine one was even better!

[peppy]

Under the chin,on the forehead and gently between the eyes, up and down the backs of all 4 legs and tummy.

( All of above in a gently scratching motion )
Along the back, stroking is usually best .

What a lovely, caring question linders xxxx

[eyeshade]

A good thing to try is Rescue Remedy, if your dog is really stressed, you can get it from Holland and Carrot. But my little feller seemed to like a massage on his chest between his two front legs going round and round with your finger tips and up around his neck.

[fairkatrina]

Rub the tips of the ears firmly but gently, and that should calm even the most hyper of dogs.

[beryllium]

Our mad Dobe likes his naked bit on the inside of his thighs gently scratched lol.... and I always say 'nicely' in a gentle soothing voice..... and he just stops being so hyper for a minute or 3 and then gets in his bed and settles.....
and NO!!! don't get crude you lot lol.....