I do this and it definitely works. Cartoonist Sebastien Millon is right: dogs radiate contentedness. Just lie down next to your dog and do nothing (a canine skill) for a few minutes.
I do the same thing!
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Wait till the dog farts ...
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Works with cats too.
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