Let's face it: Very few things in life are as irresistible as a dog flopping over to expose its belly. At that moment, it’s an instinctive reaction to reach out and rub that soft belly while slipping ...

Any dog owner will tell you their beloved pooch reaps plenty of benefits from a good, old-fashioned belly rub. But did you know these belly rubs also benefit the pet owner? According to the vetstreet ...

Dog experts have revealed the top five reasons why your pooch might show off its belly, after one owner shared concerns about ...

Belly rubs are what comfort and love feel like to a dog. This Instagram video shows an owner feeling honored after their puppy trusts them with belly rubs for the first time. Named Duffy, the Maltipoo ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - What's the best way to train your pup? Everyone knows they love a treat, but a new study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience shows good old-fashioned love and ...

Can't get your dog to respond to a command? Try rewarding your pet with a tummy rub when it final complies, say researchers who've found dogs prefer hands-on petting to verbal praise. U.S. behavioral ...

Many dogs love tummy rubs. Teddy, our 4-year-old Lab, is no exception. Just walk by him, and if you connect with his gaze, he’s got you. Big, round eyes with tail thumping — how could any softy resist ...