When a dog flips onto their back into the supine position, they are signaling trust, showing they are at ease, inviting affection, demonstrating submission, or just trying to beat the heat!

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Dr. Ashley Rossman, a veterinarian in Illinois, said she sees an increase of dogs suffering from heat during summer months, and some are life-threatening cases. Long-haired dogs should be brushed ...