Wed May 9, 2012, 09:55 AM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
do you let your pet lick you?
i have always relished dog kisses. doctor is a HUGE kisser, to the point that i know he is "claiming" me with kisses. biff is not much of a kisser, and would rather bite my nose. the terriers would lick me all day if i let them.
i know what they do with those tongues when i am not looking. but i figure these days the world is too clean anyway. but there are people out there, my daughter included, who do not let their dogs lick them, especially on the face. what kind of pet owner are you?
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| Author | Time | Post | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | OP | |
| Chemisse | May 2012 | #1 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #12 | |
| nadine_mn | May 2012 | #32 | |
| blondie58 | May 2012 | #2 | |
| meti57b | May 2012 | #3 | |
| iscooterliberally | May 2012 | #4 | |
| uppityperson | May 2012 | #8 | |
| Stinky The Clown | May 2012 | #5 | |
| applegrove | May 2012 | #6 | |
| Curmudgeoness | May 2012 | #7 | |
| TorchTheWitch | May 2012 | #9 | |
| Behind the Aegis | May 2012 | #10 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #11 | |
| nadine_mn | May 2012 | #33 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #13 | |
| MadrasT | May 2012 | #14 | |
| The Velveteen Ocelot | May 2012 | #15 | |
| MadrasT | May 2012 | #16 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #18 | |
| Texasgal | May 2012 | #17 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #23 | |
| surrealAmerican | May 2012 | #19 | |
| 99Forever | May 2012 | #20 | |
| Texasgal | May 2012 | #21 | |
| 99Forever | May 2012 | #22 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #27 | |
| get the red out | May 2012 | #35 | |
| Kablooie | May 2012 | #24 | |
| Stinky The Clown | May 2012 | #25 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #26 | |
| newfie11 | May 2012 | #28 | |
| mopinko | May 2012 | #29 | |
| newfie11 | May 2012 | #31 | |
| Jamastiene | May 2012 | #30 | |
| get the red out | May 2012 | #34 | |
| annabanana | May 2012 | #36 | |
| Safetykitten | May 2012 | #37 |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Wed May 9, 2012, 09:58 AM
Chemisse (18,413 posts)
1. As long as my mouth is closed!
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Once in a while my girl catches me unaware and it's EWWWWW!
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Response to Chemisse (Reply #1)
Thu May 10, 2012, 09:06 AM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
12. right?
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ewwwww.
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Response to Chemisse (Reply #1)
Mon May 21, 2012, 08:41 AM
nadine_mn (2,377 posts)
32. I think its a game to them... my dogs seem to laugh when they catch me
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laughing at something they did, then swoop - in with the tongue in the mouth!
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Wed May 9, 2012, 10:16 AM
blondie58 (2,115 posts)
2. i love it when my felines lick me!
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Their rough little tongues feel so good
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Response to blondie58 (Reply #2)
Wed May 9, 2012, 11:16 AM
meti57b (3,162 posts)
3. Exactly! Those little tongues feel like wet sandpaper, but they are so sweet!
Response to blondie58 (Reply #2)
Wed May 9, 2012, 12:33 PM
iscooterliberally (383 posts)
4. Oh I love that too.
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As a matter of fact whenever anyone asks me what my religion is, I tell them that I am a 'Roamin' Cat-lick'.
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Response to blondie58 (Reply #2)
Thu May 10, 2012, 01:22 AM
uppityperson (74,205 posts)
8. Middle of the night, to wake me to cuddle her, lick lick lick on the eyelids.
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wakes me right up.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Wed May 9, 2012, 12:36 PM
Stinky The Clown (51,316 posts)
5. Life without licks is life diminished
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You bet we let them lick us.
And yes, we are fully aware of what else those mouths get into. |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Wed May 9, 2012, 06:27 PM
applegrove (58,431 posts)
6. I have a cat. I don't have to worry about being licked on the face. She is welcome to lick my hands
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though and she does.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Wed May 9, 2012, 06:42 PM
Curmudgeoness (10,498 posts)
7. Wow, 100% of the respondents love the licks!
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Now this is a first to me to see a poll with only one answer so far. But then again, we are in the Pets Group---so we are a little obsessed anyways!!!
Hell, I even let other peoples' pets lick me! |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Thu May 10, 2012, 02:38 AM
TorchTheWitch (7,454 posts)
9. I figure if you're going to have a pet
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you just have to except hair and saliva not to mention all the other really gross and stupid things that pets do. But that's all part of why we love them.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Thu May 10, 2012, 02:42 AM
Behind the Aegis (27,671 posts)
10. I like them sometimes.
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I generally don't like open mouth or on the lips, but they have surprised me a few times (4 chihuahuas). The baby, Zatanna, like to lick ears and when I say lick ears, I mean she goes to town! She also licks my toes, which creeps me out. I don't like anyone touching my feet...I have no idea why. Marigny likes to lick eyelids. Tony, the cat, licks to lick my face sometimes, but generally likes to lick my legs and occasionally he bites them.
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Response to Behind the Aegis (Reply #10)
Thu May 10, 2012, 09:06 AM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
11. one of my terriers is the designated ear cleaner.
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she takes care of all the dogs, tho not me. she especially takes care of her sister, whose every eye booger and stray hair are groomed for her.
she sleeps on my feet, and lick the bottoms of them when she gets in bed. sorta hoping she is gonna bond with the little bulldogge, cuz i think he would rather have her do the eye washing, but i am not that sure of the wisdom of that approach. trying to get him used to having his eyes wiped, but he sure isn't happy about it. |
Response to mopinko (Reply #11)
Mon May 21, 2012, 08:45 AM
nadine_mn (2,377 posts)
33. My lab mix Lienie (who died in '10) was the ear cleaner
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He would clean our other lab mix's ear so thoroughly! At first she was uncomfortable with the tongue in the ear, but soon she loved it and would plop down in front of him as if to say "time to clean my ears" becuase she would trade positions so he could get her other ear. For 9 yrs he cleaned her ears - because she has floppy ears, they are more prone to dirt and infections - never a problem. 6 months after he died she got her first ear infection, so now I have the job of ear cleaning. I am not as thorough, she doesn't like the ear wipes as much as his tongue lol.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Thu May 10, 2012, 09:07 AM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
13. wonder what the score would be if i posted this in the lounge.
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aside from where it would go, i mean.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Thu May 10, 2012, 03:09 PM
MadrasT (5,696 posts)
14. Not a big fan of dog licks.
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Last edited Thu May 10, 2012, 03:10 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) Cat licks are great. Love their little rough tongues. (I only have cats, so I voted in the affirmative.)
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Response to MadrasT (Reply #14)
Thu May 10, 2012, 08:32 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (34,727 posts)
15. I love cat licks. Dog licks are good, too,
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although I'd rather not be slobbered on by a big drooly dog like a Newfie. However, I totally appreciate the sentiment.
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Response to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #15)
Fri May 11, 2012, 04:11 PM
MadrasT (5,696 posts)
16. Only mostly because I am scared of dogs
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I had.
A bad. Experience. |
Response to MadrasT (Reply #16)
Fri May 11, 2012, 06:24 PM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
18. you know, i hear that a lot.
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and i have been bitten by my own dogs. i still can't imagine life without them.
wanna tell the story? |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Fri May 11, 2012, 06:02 PM
Texasgal (13,194 posts)
17. We should have a "duh"
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option!
If I didn't get kissy's from my babies *atleast* once a day I'd be worried they were sick or dead! LOL! |
Response to Texasgal (Reply #17)
Sat May 12, 2012, 02:40 PM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
23. you are right.
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duh would have been my answer to the question if i were asked irl.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Fri May 11, 2012, 07:17 PM
surrealAmerican (7,478 posts)
19. Oddly, my dogs have never attempted ...
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... to lick my face. Hands, feet, legs, arms, they do; and it's fine. I'm just glad they're not the slobbery sort.
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Fri May 11, 2012, 09:52 PM
99Forever (5,168 posts)
20. Here's LT and Leo...
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Sometimes called the Fabulous Licker Brothers. I've learned to keep my mouth closed when they are giving kisses. |
Response to 99Forever (Reply #20)
Fri May 11, 2012, 09:58 PM
Texasgal (13,194 posts)
21. KISSY BABIES!!!
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Oh my goodness they have GROWN!!!!
So cute! |
Response to Texasgal (Reply #21)
Fri May 11, 2012, 10:21 PM
99Forever (5,168 posts)
22. They're at 33 lbs each now.
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And every ounce of it is filled with love. For me at least, Frenchies seem to have a special kind of magic. I was always a big dog fan, but these guys have given me a whole new perspective.
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Response to 99Forever (Reply #22)
Thu May 17, 2012, 10:28 PM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
27. dh was all set to get a frenchie when he was looking for a dog.
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but the doctor found him first. great little dogs.
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Response to 99Forever (Reply #20)
Mon May 21, 2012, 10:46 AM
get the red out (7,309 posts)
35. Good looking guys!
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I would have no problem with kisses from those handsome pups! Adorable!
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Thu May 17, 2012, 08:26 PM
Kablooie (8,856 posts)
24. My dog has always licked my ear instead of my mouth.
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Last edited Thu May 17, 2012, 08:28 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) I don't know where she learned it. Maybe from a pervious owner, she came from the shelter.
She's never wanted to lick my mouth. BTW : My avatar is her. |
Response to Kablooie (Reply #24)
Thu May 17, 2012, 09:12 PM
Stinky The Clown (51,316 posts)
25. Ear licking is a pack behavior. It is a sign of respect.
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Dogs that do it typically, but not always, do it to dogs higher in the pack pecking order.
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Response to Stinky The Clown (Reply #25)
Thu May 17, 2012, 10:17 PM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
26. yup. my zeta dog is the licker.
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is that a thing zeta dog? anyway, it is the dog at the bottom that licks aaaaalmost obsessively. and ear cleaning and eye cleaning are big with her.
she licks my face any time i let her, but i am always the one who decides what enough licking is today, and they are all good about that. but she licks my feet at bedtime. |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Fri May 18, 2012, 07:05 AM
newfie11 (3,472 posts)
28. Having 5 Newfoundlands kisses and slobber are always welcome. nt
Response to newfie11 (Reply #28)
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:06 AM
mopinko (39,652 posts)
29. i should hope so!
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it would be a full time job to stop it, eh?
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Fri May 18, 2012, 08:10 PM
Jamastiene (32,063 posts)
30. Ramona, RIP, used to wash my hair all night long while I slept.
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I wish I had a picture of how I looked when she would wash my hair while I slept. My hair is flat, no body, always has been that way, but when she would "style" my hair while I slept, I would wake up with my hair just as fluffy as her little tail was.
Her daughter, Nancy(RIP), would wash my hands a lot. She would look at me like she was scolding me and wash my hands. If I moved, she would grab my hand pull it to her and give me another "be still" look. Once she was done washing my hands, she was happy again. The way I got Sunday Girl to start nursing on a bottle (her biological mother abandoned her at 3 days old) was to put some of the milk on my bottom lip and let her taste it. She started sucking on my bottom lip, then I slipped the milk bottle nipple into her mouth. After that, she would drink from the bottle and knew what her "Bodew" was. I called it her bodew, like bod dewwww. That is sort of how I pronounced it. She was born in 1992 and just died earlier this year (in March). I still miss her so much. She was like a daughter to me, especially considering I raised her from so young and she was so smart. There will never be another one as smart as Sunday Girl was. I miss her so much, still. |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Mon May 21, 2012, 10:43 AM
get the red out (7,309 posts)
34. Layla is a huge licker!
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Our dog likes to lick our arms and hands to wake us up on the weekends (TIME FOR MY WALK LAZY HUMANS!) When she wants something and we're sitting in front of the TV she will lick toes and legs. My husband also taught her to lick our faces when we ask for a kiss (he minds it less on the mouth than me).
When she was just 8 weeks old, I had her outside and she found cat poop for the first time and started eating it, I grabbed up the little puppy Layla to get her away from the remaining nasty and she turned her little head and licked me right across the cheek. Ewwwww..... poopy-kiss. [link: | |
Response to mopinko (Original post)
Mon May 21, 2012, 08:05 PM
annabanana (45,582 posts)
36. mais oui
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Response to mopinko (Original post)
Tue May 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
Safetykitten (3,682 posts)


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