Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Equilibrio and more videos in the Dog Care & Grooming category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Man's best friend gets stressed, too! A massage can benefit your dog's health as well as their mood. To complete this How-To you will need: A rug or your lap Step 1: Position your dog Have your dog lie down on a rug. Very small dogs can sit in your lap. Tip: Massage your dog after a brisk walk -- they'll be more relaxed. Step 2: Start at the head Lightly scratch behind your dog's ears. Use long, gliding strokes, alternately quick and slower, down the sides of the head. Gently stroke along the cheeks, under the chin, over the nose, and between the eyes, to the top of the head. Massage each ear between your thumb and index finger from base to tip. Step 3: Move to the body Rub down the neck, shoulders, and chest using a circular motion with three fingers. Carefully pull out any loose skin folds and gently work them back and forth. Gently squeeze down the length of each leg; then place three fingers on each side of the leg, circling in opposite directions. Tip: Look for skin abnormalities, like rashes, lumps, sores, burrs, or ticks. Avoid any sore spots. Step 4: Rub the feet Apply light pressure with the thumb and index finger ...