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mopinko

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11. one of my terriers is the designated ear cleaner.

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Reply #10)

Thu May 10, 2012, 09:06 AM

May 2012

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.

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do you let your pet lick you? [View all] mopinko May 2012 OP

As long as my mouth is closed! Chemisse May 2012 #1

right? mopinko May 2012 #12

I think its a game to them... my dogs seem to laugh when they catch me nadine_mn May 2012 #32

i love it when my felines lick me! blondie58 May 2012 #2

Exactly! Those little tongues feel like wet sandpaper, but they are so sweet! meti57b May 2012 #3

Oh I love that too. iscooterliberally May 2012 #4

Middle of the night, to wake me to cuddle her, lick lick lick on the eyelids. uppityperson May 2012 #8

Life without licks is life diminished Stinky The Clown May 2012 #5

I have a cat. I don't have to worry about being licked on the face. She is welcome to lick my hands applegrove May 2012 #6

Wow, 100% of the respondents love the licks! Curmudgeoness May 2012 #7

I figure if you're going to have a pet TorchTheWitch May 2012 #9

I like them sometimes. Behind the Aegis May 2012 #10

one of my terriers is the designated ear cleaner. mopinko May 2012 #11

My lab mix Lienie (who died in '10) was the ear cleaner nadine_mn May 2012 #33

wonder what the score would be if i posted this in the lounge. mopinko May 2012 #13

Not a big fan of dog licks. MadrasT May 2012 #14

I love cat licks. Dog licks are good, too, The Velveteen Ocelot May 2012 #15

Only mostly because I am scared of dogs MadrasT May 2012 #16

you know, i hear that a lot. mopinko May 2012 #18

We should have a "duh" Texasgal May 2012 #17

you are right. mopinko May 2012 #23

Oddly, my dogs have never attempted ... surrealAmerican May 2012 #19

Here's LT and Leo... 99Forever May 2012 #20

KISSY BABIES!!! Texasgal May 2012 #21

They're at 33 lbs each now. 99Forever May 2012 #22

dh was all set to get a frenchie when he was looking for a dog. mopinko May 2012 #27

Good looking guys! get the red out May 2012 #35

My dog has always licked my ear instead of my mouth. Kablooie May 2012 #24

Ear licking is a pack behavior. It is a sign of respect. Stinky The Clown May 2012 #25

yup. my zeta dog is the licker. mopinko May 2012 #26

Having 5 Newfoundlands kisses and slobber are always welcome. nt newfie11 May 2012 #28

i should hope so! mopinko May 2012 #29

LOL very true newfie11 May 2012 #31

Ramona, RIP, used to wash my hair all night long while I slept. Jamastiene May 2012 #30

Layla is a huge licker! get the red out May 2012 #34

mais oui annabanana May 2012 #36

My dog has unfettered access to my face. Especially in the morning, when he wakes me up. Safetykitten May 2012 #37