Of Dogs and Frogs

Folk wisdom has it that you can "hypnotize" a frog by turning it on it's back an stroking it's tummy.

I never actually verified that bit of wisdom.

I have a dog.

I don't have a frog.

I will verify that if you can get the dog to lay on his back and you gently stroke his tummy he apparently gets hypnotized. At least, he sure won't move while you are rubbing his tummy. He seems to pass into more of a "stupor" than actually be "hypnotized". He seems to remain conscious to some degree. Not really a dignified state though. He mouth is hanging open and his tongue hanging out. The eyes are somewhat rolled back in his head.

I really don't know what you call the "state of consciousness" that Danny attains. Might be "Zen".

I would ask my wife to try it on me, but you look pretty stupid with your tongue hanging out so I think I will pass on this. My own "Zen" state much resembles a "nap" and I learned the skill from my cats. Cats are very "Zen". Dogs are more "Frog".

They don't hop (usually) and I've never heard a "ribbit" out of Danny but the tummy thing seems to work.

Regards,
WebMouse