My other tip for dogs is to pay attention to their body language, just like you do with cats, don't lie, and use it with them.
Leia, who puked in my face this morning, totally understood it just now when I put my arm over her but tossed my head up and away like Greta Garbo.
We're not doing facey time right now.
I'm in charge.
You're cared for.
Pets. But not Yay pets. Quiet.