After a day of tedious activity, take a cue from Harlow the Weimaraner , who seeks out friends to snuggle with. There can be a calming effect to that face-to-face interaction, research finds , so you dont want to underestimate the stress-relieving power of a little time with others IRL.
We all know the struggles of being in the present moment. Cookie the red poodle also knows to keep practicing mindfulness whenever you can. Appreciate the experiences that are right in front of you with no judgments, whether youre walking in the park or waiting for your food to arrive .
Grant yourself the permission to be 100-percent true to you...even if you're 3-pound, 7-inch-tall therapy dog named Norbert who loves giving (tiny) high fives.
It's hard not to feel peaceful and free when you're near water. Even more so when youre doing the backstroke...or doggy paddling around the pool like Chompers the Corgi . The repetitive, powerful strokes can ease your body -- and mind.
Look into the eyes of Watson the Golden Retriever during a head rubbing, and you'll know exactly why massages are prescribed to reduce anxiety and relieve tension.
Chloe the Chinese Crested dog is quite serious about her naps -- and calmer because of it. After visiting the park and working , she makes sure to spend time in her favorite place: bed. After all, there's nothing quite as physically and mentally restorative as sufficient sleep.