Children have a special relationship with dogs. They tug on their tails, rub backwards on their fur, and take a seat right on their bellies when tired. Most dogs patiently tolerate this abuse and many even beg for more when their "treatment" ends. This is in stark contrast to what dogs will endure from each other or their grown-up human companions. So what makes man's best friend so tolerant of children? How is it that a canine can remain calm in the face of these pesky pint-sized people?
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