I read that cradling the dog in your arms (belly up like a baby) and rubbing the tummy and chest is putting the dog in a submissive position helping them learn in a small way who's the boss. It's calming for them especially when you need them to settle down a bit after playing hard. I've never heard of tummy rubbing causing more aggression unless the tummy rubbing is done in a rough way instead of softly... |