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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Paige Freshwater

Woman in stitches over dog's 'silly quirk' that helps him relax after a long day

Despite splitting his time between relaxing on the sofa, going on walks, and receiving all the cuddles he could ever want, this dog still needs time to unwind after a long day. A woman has been left in stitches over her dog's 'silly quirk' that helps him calm himself after a 'long, hard day' of being adored by everybody he comes into contact with.

The dog, named Nikko, has become an online sensation thanks to his strange habit of sucking on one of his back paws when he wants to wind down for the evening. Sharing his unusual behaviour on Reddit, a user said: "My friend's dog has a strange habit... He does not have a medical issue, he does it to be silly. He was a rescue so it could be due to him being separated from his mother too early.

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