There could be quite a few reasons why your dog's stomach is hard, some are minor and others could be life threatening, so if you are at all worried I would take him to the vet or an animal expert straight away to seek professional advice, as the advice on here is not professional so should only be taken as advisory rather than an accurate representation of what your dog has.
- Worms
- Bloat
- attempting to vomit
- not acting his or her usual self
- anxiety and restlessness
- pale of off color gums
- coughing
- lack of normal gurgling sounds in stomach when you put your ear up to it
- bloated abdomen which may feel tight