How to Kiss a Puppy, by Tom Hardy 

Wait, you’re thinking, didn’t I already read a post with this very title, on this very website? Close, but no: That was

how to hug a puppy, which is an entirely different achievement. Today Tom Hardy, friend to medium-size dogs everywhere, will teach you how to kiss a puppy. With tongue. Pay close attention.

Step 1: Get on the puppy’s level. This is important for two reasons – one, because you want to establish some trust with the puppy; and two, because it’s physically impossible to kiss a puppy while standing up.

Step 2: Rub the puppy’s tummy. You want the puppy to like you, because you are trying to kiss the puppy.

Step 3: Play peekaboo or another game of puppy’s choice. Be sure to inform the puppy of this step ahead of time, otherwise the puppy will think it is being dog-napped and freak out. 

Step 4: Play "Do Your Ears Hang Low." I dunno, it\'s a dog, it likes games.

Step 5: Acquaint the puppy with the target area. Don\'t be scared. He won\'t bite!

(Special thanks to Sarah Ball for this suggestion.)

These links are a mix of Vulture and sponsored (paid) links. We work hard to ensure that our recommendations produce high-quality content. To find out more about installing our widget or distributing sponsored content, please visit us at www.nrelate.com. View our privacy policy.

Photos: Gotcha Images / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com; KP Pictures / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com; KP Pictures / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com; KP Pictures / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com; Gotcha Images / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com; Gotcha Images / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com; Gotcha Images / Splash News/© www.splashnews.com

Conan and Dave Franco Explore Tinder Together

The Lady in Room 309: Elaine Stritch, 1925–2014