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This is very similar to the Cobra Pose and is sometimes done as part of surya namaskar also. 

Variation of the dog pose

1. Start in downward-facing dog pose.
2. Release the stretch and bring your knees down to the floor.
3. Inhale as you lift your right knee bent slightly up to the side. Bring it down as you exhale. 
4. Again, inhale and move on to the left leg. Exhale and bring it down.
5. Repeat 6-7 times and relax.

Benefits: This animal yoga pose opens up and strengthens the hips and groin area.

Benefits of downward-facing dog pose:

• Man’s best friend can teach us a thing or two more than loyalty and friendship! This pose that looks like a dog stretching on its four paws greatly relieves stress, especially from the back. 
• This animal yoga pose is a great posture for everyone because it provides an all-round exercise to the body, strengthening the shoulders, back, hips, calves, and heels.

Benefits of dolphin plank pose:

• This animal yoga pose is part of core-building exercises that sportspersons include in their exercise regimen. This asana is suitable for men, women, and children. 
• It strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, chest, and lower back.
• It helps in improving posture as it straightens the spine.

Do your thighs ache? Would you like to stretch those groin muscles? 

Benefits of butterfly pose:

• This animal yoga pose is great for those who are on their feet a lot. It relieves people of their fatigue. 
• It helps women as it reduces menstrual discomfort and menopause symptoms. 

The pose looks like a cobra with its hood raised, hence the name. You can descend into this pose from the downward-facing dog pose. It is one of the steps of the surya namaskar.

Benefits of cobra pose:

• This animal yoga pose provides relief to the back as it strengthens the spine.
• In particular, it strengthens the lower back. So, it is great for athletes and those who do a lot of physical work because excessive physical activity strains the lower back.