Not exact matches
Encourage him to lie on each side for a few seconds, using a soothing voice and soft hands and even some belly tickling to get him used to being
in what is a very
vulnerable position for a
dog.
Some
dogs will urinate but not defecate, probably because defecating puts a
dog in a more
vulnerable position.
On their back with all four paws
in the air: When a
dog is
in this
position, he's at his most
vulnerable.
Many
dogs do not lie with this procedure because they do not want to put themselves
in a
position where they are
vulnerable.