give something a rub

He reached over and patted her shoulder, then gave it a friendly rub.

I went over and gave Chapin a rub to see if he had any more tools.

"Now give Hans a rub and he'll leave your food."

"Now I'll give you a rub and change some of these dressings."

Janeway gave his stomach a final rub, then stood up.

He paused, gave the top of his head a last rub, and sat back.

She gave her nose a final rub, then nodded.

He leaned down to give the dog's belly a rub.

Jack stooped to give the black a quick rub behind the ears.

Carrie reached forward and gave his shoulder a gentle rub.