While we thought belly rubs were the ultimate way to a doggo’s heart, a veterinarian shows a more effective way that’s guaranteed to work every time.
Dogs love massages, there’s no debating on that. However, a TikTok vet claims there’s one place on their body they love to get massaged the most.
‘No 1 place’ to massage your dog
Dr. Adam Christman demonstrates an easy massage technique to make your furry baby love you more, and it only takes seconds. Here’s how it’s done.
- Make your pet dog lie on its back.
- Place your index and middle fingers on both sides of their shoulders where the deltoid muscles are located.
- Now massage the area in a circular motion using your fingers, while resting your thumb on both sides of the chest.
- Now press your thumb gently on the chest, and massage in a circular and counterclockwise motion.
- You can use the same method to massage their back as they can’t reach there on their own, and the vet says it’s guaranteed to work.
Several TikTok users have claimed in the comments that their furry babies loved the message technique and some even fell asleep while getting it.
Things you do that your pooch ‘hates’
Now let’s talk about things you do your pet dog can’t stand. The vet says your pooch hates it when you rush them to poop and pee. Give them enough time to relieve themselves.
They also don’t like to be walked when it’s too cold or hot and the same goes for not maintaining a routine every day.
Do not pull your pet dog when it’s in the middle of its sniffing business while on walks. “Sniffing gives them purpose,” says Dr. Adam.
Make sure to change their walking routes as dogs like to explore new areas and sniff different things outdoors.
Also, don’t keep their collar too tight; there should be enough space to fit two fingers. Unlike humans, dogs hate overgrown nails as they cause them to slip, fall and restrict traction.
Don’t desert them; have someone check on them when at daycare or boarding. The company of someone familiar cheers them up.
And what they hate the most is not having their human to play with them. This is also necessary to stimulate your pet canine mentally. Always set time aside to keep them engaged.
Dr. Adam Christman is a chief veterinary officer for dvm360, who has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years. He’s a member and treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association.
The experienced veterinarian holds a DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and did his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado
