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5 thoughts on 3 relaxing activity videos with dogs

I figured if I'm allowed to hang with my dog, that I can actually try some new things!
  1. Five Minute Guided Meditation - With your Dog! by Marissa Walch
    1. I actually found some of the breathe counting a bit too long for me so I got uncomfortable
    2. The video says it can help your dog calm down, but I can't vouch for this as my dog is super chill
    3. My dog seem a little confused as to why I made her come out from under the covers, but remained calm
    4. Closing my eyes and breathing deeply at my own pace while petting my dog is relaxing
    5. I think I will do something like this when I am getting stressed out during the day
  2. Stress Relieving Session | Labrador & German Shorthaired Pointer by Zazu Talks
    1. Okay I actually really dislike how the signing bowl sounds in this video
    2. She has the calmest dog in the world (so maybe this works?)
    3. My dog didn't seem to react one way or another to the massage
    4. It was nice to sort of pet my dog with intent as opposed to the half-minded way I often do
    5. I think having a guided massage to do with my dog does help me focus in on her and block some other stuff out
  3. DOG YOGA Class: DOGA by AnimalWised
    1. Is it just my WiFi or is the sound very off?
    2. My dog did really like the massage techniques this video suggested
    3. I did appreciate that the video said to not force your dog to do anything
    4. My dog was fairly confused as to why I was on the floor and she wouldn't lie down with me, but she did sit next to me to stand guard
    5. You know, after finishing this, I do feel a bit more relaxed
(Prompt by me)

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