Yes, it's a submissive posture. Our 144lb Rottie was such a sweetie pie and he was always roll over and exposing his belly to be petted. It was really funny to see. He was always wanting to be petted or to play tug-o-war with an old knit ski cap. I miss the guy.
And, I consider a true moment of "trust and bliss" being one Christmas Day seeing my sister's golden retriever, Casey, lying on her back with all four legs spread out, belly completely exposed, sound asleep in the middle of piles of toys, wrapping paper, kids running around and adults cleaning up after them. She just snoozed blissfully in the midst of it all in the most vulnerable position possible. That's trust.
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