A golden Labrador rests its chin on a towel on a low ottoman with all four paws on the floor.
    A Chin Rest for Dog Care: Introduce the Idea Without Holding the Head

    A dog resting their chin on a towel can look like a small, almost ordinary moment. But there is an important difference between a head that has been placed somewhere…

    A dog stands on a floor-level rug beside an owner whose hands rest on her own knees.
      Cooperative Grooming for Dogs: Build Care Around Pause and Choice

      You put the brush down, your dog notices it, and the room changes. Perhaps they drift behind the sofa. Perhaps they stay beside you, but their body becomes unusually still.…