Licking/kissing your dog
At the end of Dr. Oz they did a segment about people allowing their dog to lick,(kiss)their mouths. I know a lot of people think this is a show of affection. I have lived with animals all of my life. ...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:rvten wrote:
I would rather have a dog that is a licker than a biter.
I'm of the opinion that except for potential "damage", there's little difference between the two behaviors. I think both to be a show of dominance, even if only defensive or preemptive.
As proof, I'd point to the earlier assertion that one sees this face-licking behavior between/among dogs...this is true. But seldom if ever will the alpha dog in a group allow its own face to be licked by subordinate animals.
I agree, among my dogs-the Alpha dog is the one that licks the other dogs. The subordinate dogs must submit to it.
