My dog and I are so close that it amazes me. One thing we sometimes do is to synchronize breathing. This is complicated, but it isn't. It's very basic. If I recall correctly (which I'm sure I don't), people breathe at a rate of about 70 per minute; dogs breathe at a rate of about 120. Almost twice. For us to synch, I need to speed up and he needs to slow down. We have gotten this right a couple times. It doesn't happen often. It's much like sex. What is interesting, however, is the attempt. When I can feel...