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we have a rescue (been with us for almost a year) and she's submissive by nature; she's the most gentle soul, no triggers, not reactive, has zero aggression, rarely barks, independent (she's perfectly fine on her own and will come around for pets when she wants it but when she's done with that, she'll just leave). The thing is, sometimes she sits there and "looks" so sad; sometimes her head is lowered and ears down. There are times when we call her she'll approach us slowly with her tail slightly lowered. We always praise her (she really is the goodest dog) and I'm wondering if that's just how submissive dogs are? Is there anything we can do to show her that she's so loved?

also: she's walked 3x/day min 30mins each time; fed 2x/day, vet says she's in perfect health/weight etc and we play with her outside. Lots of love when she wants it and we let her come to us when she wants pets...although sometimes we can't help it bc she's just so darn loveable but we make a point not to be in her face all the time. She has no problems laying/sleeping on her back (belly up) so I know she feels safe here.

buy her the womanizer; it's incredible

try taking magnesium or increasing your intake of magnesium-rich foods to help with this. I find that when I don't my RLS starts. Magnesium can also help with with overall sleep (aside from RLS). I use the brand by Natural Calm if you're interested.

thanks for the podcast; will definitely listen.

I do think that's just the way she is because over the past year, she's really come out of her shell and is so much more outgoing and affectionate...it's just when she sits there with those eyes...I almost want to smother her and smoosh her face but maybe that's just her way of being relaxed.

Are the prisons as awful as we see in the movies/tv shows ie full of violence, people trying to shank you, corruption, you have to fend for your life all the time etc?