My Miniature Schnauzer and Yorkie both loved massages. From head, ears, joints, back, down to their paws. It relaxed them into little puddles of happy.
I had a cat who would give me a massage. I could balance her on my back and tilt around to direct her kneading to different places. Had to wear a thick shirt, though. :)
Our dogs love being massaged.My daughter is trying to help our 11 year old Golden Retriever male to help keep going as age is coming fast. Moringa to help slow down to stop cancer, and two other vitamins meant for dogs and is working.
I have a dog massage book and have yet to read it. I am too busy giving my dog butt scratches (anyone with a dog knows what that is) and belly rubs and scratches in all the other favorite places, like top of head, around ears – sometimes she sees me walk by and just flops on her side, in hope of more. When she is shedding, lots of scratching helps, too. As a therapy dog, she has to be used to being touched by anyone, and we have never had a problem. If I lean over when I am walking her to give her a pet, she leans in.
A dog will truly melt in your hands if itch behind the ears, slowly work your way around to the front of the ears and then gradually, lightly moving your fingers in a circular motion, where what we consider our temples (and that general area).
I am a massage therapist and have always massaged all my pets. All of them loved it. My human clients leave feeling “massage drunk”. And no, no x-rated happy endings. Like I don’t hear enough of that BS. I help people heal. Am keeping this day’s strip.
sirbadger over 2 years ago
It’s nice seeing Opal being nice to the dog.
Cactus-Pete over 2 years ago
Uh, exactly what did she just do to that dog?
suv2000 over 2 years ago
Why is he laying like that what have you been massaging
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
better safe than sorry, Earl
Uncle Kenny over 2 years ago
Now try it on Earl, Opal.
Concretionist over 2 years ago
Giving bliss makes you feel good. Unless they start to demand it, of course.
parforden over 2 years ago
That’s exactly how my cat looks right now. She is a needy furball.
momofalex7 over 2 years ago
I want a massage like that.
Mikey Jay over 2 years ago
I gave a pig a belly rub one time. She positively loved it!
Doug K over 2 years ago
Roscoe: Aaaaah ….
Kwen over 2 years ago
Not such an accomplishment as he has the same reaction after rolling in poo..
iggyman over 2 years ago
My dog does that on his own!
dadoctah over 2 years ago
I believe the correct expression is “blissed out”.
juicebruce over 2 years ago
Twenty years later …. Roscoe still loves a Belly Rub !
emmapocl over 2 years ago
My Miniature Schnauzer and Yorkie both loved massages. From head, ears, joints, back, down to their paws. It relaxed them into little puddles of happy.
jagedlo over 2 years ago
Got to give credit to Mr. Crane for being able to draw Roscoe in his “blissed” state…
Nighthawks Premium Member over 2 years ago
something to be said for online comics—-in the newspaper this morning, this strip was too small to see the goofy expression on
Roscoe’s face which , to me, made it far funnier
amanbe3 over 2 years ago
Our English Cocker, Lucy, loved belly rubs and would lay on her back just like Roscoe to get them!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
He is a tutorial on the subject!! https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=giving+you+opposum+a+massage#kpvalbx=_CcMcYs_TB4mkptQPsvO44Ao37
ANIMAL over 2 years ago
Great…… just make sure you wash yer hands before DINNER..!!!!!
Redd Panda over 2 years ago
Try those techniques on Earl. I’m sure it’s been a while.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m pretty sure that book is intended as a joke. No reputable source would spend so much time on that part of a dog.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 2 years ago
He needs water!
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
Contentment doesn’t come easy…
Display over 2 years ago
Nick Danger: So, is this your boudoir?
Nancy: No Nick, these are the kennels.
Nick Danger: So you’re puttin’ on the dog, eh?
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Poor Roscoe
cactusbob333 over 2 years ago
That book should be required reading for all people owned by dogs.
Plods with ...™ over 2 years ago
First real chuckle of the day.
6foot6 over 2 years ago
that’s what my bully looks like when I am done rubber her chest. She will just lay there, splayed out, snoring away.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
I had a cat who would give me a massage. I could balance her on my back and tilt around to direct her kneading to different places. Had to wear a thick shirt, though. :)
goboboyd over 2 years ago
Tummy rub bliss. Works for me too.
roberta.forbes.pyle over 2 years ago
Massaging your dog can be very useful. You can be looking for fleas and ticks, or any little bumps or wounds that might need a vet’s attention.
kab2rb over 2 years ago
Our dogs love being massaged.My daughter is trying to help our 11 year old Golden Retriever male to help keep going as age is coming fast. Moringa to help slow down to stop cancer, and two other vitamins meant for dogs and is working.
tlmatcsc over 2 years ago
I’m just going to assume that is his tail sticking up since it is not lipstick red:)
stamps over 2 years ago
Then there’s goat yoga. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvj6voiH5S0
Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago
I have a dog massage book and have yet to read it. I am too busy giving my dog butt scratches (anyone with a dog knows what that is) and belly rubs and scratches in all the other favorite places, like top of head, around ears – sometimes she sees me walk by and just flops on her side, in hope of more. When she is shedding, lots of scratching helps, too. As a therapy dog, she has to be used to being touched by anyone, and we have never had a problem. If I lean over when I am walking her to give her a pet, she leans in.
indysteve9 over 2 years ago
LOL!!!
Natarose over 2 years ago
delirious
mwksix over 2 years ago
Is he purring?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
Now he knows how to do it for himself.
thejanith Premium Member over 2 years ago
That’s one happy pooch. Nice to see he’s forgiven Opal for crating him yesterday. If this is her idea of an apology, she’s an absolute genius.
llevikhin over 2 years ago
looks like he needs a cigarette
comicalUser over 2 years ago
A dog will truly melt in your hands if itch behind the ears, slowly work your way around to the front of the ears and then gradually, lightly moving your fingers in a circular motion, where what we consider our temples (and that general area).
radams52 over 2 years ago
Tummy Rubs are FREE!
Taracinablue over 2 years ago
Lol! That is one melty dog
chefcass over 2 years ago
I am a massage therapist and have always massaged all my pets. All of them loved it. My human clients leave feeling “massage drunk”. And no, no x-rated happy endings. Like I don’t hear enough of that BS. I help people heal. Am keeping this day’s strip.