I have a slightly anxious dog. Anything that happens he’s totally aware of and not always comfortable with. I end up trying to calm him so that he can relax and thereby, I can relax! Some simple massage techniques have come in very handy. It calms him down and works on me too! Here you can learn why massage works, and a few strokes that are easy gentle motions that can be applied if your dog is sitting by you, lying down, or quivering on your lap.