More: He is the kindest old soul on the planet but young in spirit. It’s his way of showing he is friendly when people are walking their dogs or small children. Koa will lay down completely with his chin nestled in between his paws and smile then gently and slowly get up when the kid or other dog approaches to show he is a friend. We never taught him that. He just started doing it one day on a walk out of nowhere. He loves to go to the beach and run into the ocean.