Does my dog have issues?

Illgresi · 22 Apr 2017 at 19:50

We have a pug and a frenchie, both about the same age (1 1/2 years). The pug has recently taken to intensely licking my face in the morning and at night time. They've both always been lickers, and we're not germophobes as such, so it's never been a problem. Neither are flexible enough to reach their own buttholes.

I do however find it a bit wierd how intently and scrupulously the pug goes at my ears. I thought I maybe wasn't paying enough attention to cleaning them (my ears), but even after a fortnight of extra attention he's still going for it. Then, as I was getting up to go to the football this morning, I rolled over as he was doing his usual service and notice he had a semi. You all know how big a pug is, and thus you can imagine how close this was to my face.

Is this normal behaviour? :confused:

Zethor · 22 Apr 2017 at 19:58

Pups have a natural tendency to (sometimes obsessively) lick masters/other dogs. Maybe he doesn't know it's not appropriate, did you try to correct the behaviour? It could also be a sign of anxiety.

Illgresi · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:01

Zethor said:
Pups have a natural tendency to (sometimes obsessively) lick masters/other dogs. Maybe he doesn't know it's not appropriate, did you try to correct the behaviour? It could also be a sign of anxiety.

I'm not that fussed about the licking. We have a philosophy that as long as it's not destructive or negative, then their natural behaviour is the kindest way to treat them. Obviously I don't want my dog getting a boner when he licks my face though! Perhaps it was just a one off?

Thekwango · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:03

Would have been worse if you had gotten a semi!

Rroff · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:07

Does sound a bit like anxiety - do they get left for any length of time when you go to work, etc. ?

Hades · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:10

Illgresi said:
Is this normal behaviour?

Came into thread seeing if I could offer advice.

Illgresi said:
Obviously I don't want my dog getting a boner when he licks my face though! Perhaps it was just a one off?

Thekwango said:
Would have been worse if you had gotten a semi!

Whoah! Thread takes unexpected turn.

/backs out of thread slowly

Zethor · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:15

Illgresi said:
I'm not that fussed about the licking. We have a philosophy that as long as it's not destructive or negative, then their natural behaviour is the kindest way to treat them. Obviously I don't want my dog getting a boner when he licks my face though! Perhaps it was just a one off?

You shouldn't let them do what they want just because it doesn't seem negative at first glance. Dogs need direction, they are happier with it.

FloppyPoppy · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:20

Dogs can sometimes get a lipstick when they are excited, happy, scared or just horny. Pugs are a relatively humpy breed so i would expect them to get excite more often than others. One thing you can do to to relax this behavior is take him to have his gems chopped off. This won't however entirely remove the issue.

murah · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:37

Yes your Pug has issues, it's owner is trying to seek information from random unqualified strangers on the internet. Just stop it from going at your face and eventually it'll learn

Efour · 22 Apr 2017 at 20:40

Are you aroused by your dogs genitalia?

Sliver · 22 Apr 2017 at 22:59

Your dogs hard on means he loves you. Take it as a compliment.

Mr-White · 22 Apr 2017 at 23:05

stop playing red rocket with him

Illgresi · 23 Apr 2017 at 01:22

Thread has delivered thus far. Could use memes tbh.

No, I don't get a boner for my dog.

Zethor:

Thanks for the replies. We don't let them do as they please. We're trying to assert alpha dominance, but raising one puppy is hard enough! Two at the same time is a challenge, given they have different issues to be dealt with. The pug is generally ok but he's a wee wind up. He gets the frenchie irate, and then he lashes out sometimes (only at other dogs). Unfortunately, I don't have sole control of them; they're actually my girlfriends dogs. She went on a puppy buying spree...what can you do? They're loved, but don't have the structure dogs should have.

I'm not experienced with dogs tbf, I grew up with cats. Perhaps a gnarly tom cat will help put them in their place!?!

Madwelsh · 23 Apr 2017 at 01:42

A dog that can't lick it's own balls/ass is a degenerate / handbag pooch, not actually worthy of being called a dog.. best call it an overbread rat that expects to be carried.. Let it meet a real dog and see the outcome.. all bark no trousers.. If you want a dog, get one that isn't so inbred it has skull deformities, facial deformities (where it can't breathe) and hip deformities where it's guaranteed to get arthritis very early, (not easily spotted because these dogs are carried!) If I had a choice between a Ferret and a small dog, it'd be a ferret everytime, the ferret would probably be more intelligent and agile, most likely live longer.. most of these rat dogs die before 10..

Conscript · 23 Apr 2017 at 08:56

Licking, especially of the ears, is a sign of affection, apparently. Our 9 month old lab/collie cross has a habit of climbing onto my shoulders when I'm sitting on the sofa and sticking his tongue in my ears sometimes.

Participant · 23 Apr 2017 at 09:22

Have you got an extremely sexy face?

Puzzled · 23 Apr 2017 at 09:35

Can't say I'd like the idea of a dog liking my face but you must enjoy it otherwise you'd stop it.

Having 2 puppies might be hard work but it won't get any easier if they're not trained properly.

413x · 23 Apr 2017 at 09:57

Madwelsh said:
A dog that can't lick it's own balls/ass is a degenerate / handbag pooch, not actually worthy of being called a dog.. best call it an overbread rat that expects to be carried.. Let it meet a real dog and see the outcome.. all bark no trousers.. If you want a dog, get one that isn't so inbred it has skull deformities, facial deformities (where it can't breathe) and hip deformities where it's guaranteed to get arthritis very early, (not easily spotted because these dogs are carried!) If I had a choice between a Ferret and a small dog, it'd be a ferret everytime, the ferret would probably be more intelligent and agile, most likely live longer.. most of these rat dogs die before 10..

I don't agree with these breeds either. Too many health problems. Especially the breeding. How they are 'fashionable' I'll never know

mattyg · 23 Apr 2017 at 10:02

Its grooming you.. But not in a pedo way. We have a beagle and they are prone to have mucky ears. However whenever we send him away to the dog sitters he comes back with clean ears because the other dogs help clean them.

Either that or he IS grooming you..and thats why he's getting a boner.

Are you sure he's defo using his tongue in your ear?

jacksgotbones · 23 Apr 2017 at 13:07

Illgresi said:
Thread has delivered thus far. Could use memes tbh.

No, I don't get a boner for my dog.

Zethor:

Thanks for the replies. We don't let them do as they please. We're trying to assert alpha dominance, but raising one puppy is hard enough! Two at the same time is a challenge, given they have different issues to be dealt with. The pug is generally ok but he's a wee wind up. He gets the frenchie irate, and then he lashes out sometimes (only at other dogs). Unfortunately, I don't have sole control of them; they're actually my girlfriends dogs. She went on a puppy buying spree...what can you do? They're loved, but don't have the structure dogs should have.

I'm not experienced with dogs tbf, I grew up with cats. Perhaps a gnarly tom cat will help put them in their place!?!

You dont need to assert alpha dominance over your dogs. That theory was debunked ages ago! Dogs are not wolves so unsure why people treat them as one!

If you don't want him to lick you then instead ask him to do a alternative behaviour instead to help break the habit and then reward. Give him something more appropriate to do (in your eyes) i.e. once he starts licking, ask him for a hand touch