Belly Rub Tutorial

Dear Mr. Smart T. Pants:

I LOVE a good belly rub. The sensation on my belly, the feeling of love and connection shared with my human and of course all the attention. But I don’t seem to get enough of them. Do you have any ideas on how I can convince my human to give me more?

Wanting More

Dear Wanting:

Yes I do. Over the years I have perfected a technique that can almost guarantee more rubs. Just follow these simple instructions.

First, eye contact is important. You need to look directly at your human once you have assumed the Tummy Up position. Our eyes are irresistible and once you have locked onto your humans - they are done.

Eye contact is important

Find a strategic location to Tummy Up. It can be when they are sitting on the couch, working at their desk or my favorite just laying down right in front of them when they are walking by. My mom can’t resist me! Then flash them your doggy smile.

As they say in real estate - Location, Location, Location

It also helps to do something adorable with your paws. You can stretch out your legs to reach out to them, pat them gently with your paws, high five them or give them praying paws. Any one of these or a combination of one or more will ensure belly rub success.

Today I selected praying paws.

Once you have identified what works on your human you need to practice your technique. In no time you will have them trained to give you the best belly rubs around and lots of them. Enjoy!

Mr. Smart T. Pants