SHE LICKS CONSISTINLY THE WHOLE TIME YOUR WITH HER , IF I KNEW THIS I WOULD HAVE NAMED HER LICKY. IS THIS A SHET-ZU THING?
2007-02-14 05:40:28 · 13 answers · asked by LindaAnn 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
its just a way of saying that she luvs you so i know it seems gross but its just cute puppy kisses!!!!!!
2007-02-20 14:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's dogs! They really like to lick, but if it starts to get annoying, when she starts to lick again close her mouth(be careful of her tongue!) and say no. After doing that every time she starts to lick try to only say no. If she doesn't listen to "no" keep doing the same thing as before, eventually she'll realize (just like a command) that she's doing the wrong thing when you say "no."
2007-02-21 04:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is licking you, she is probably just being friendly or submissive and acknowledging you as the alpha (leader). If she licks herself a lot, she could have skin problems (dry skin, eczema, etc.) If you got her from a breeder, you could try contacting your breeder to find out if any litter mates or parents have the same behavior. If it is herself and not you she is licking, I would take her to the vet to rule out skin problems. As far as if it is a Shih Tzu thing to lick, I have no idea as I have never had one. Good luck!
2007-02-19 12:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by Brandi A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all the proper name is Shih Tzu. I do wish that people who own a Shih Tzu would learn to spell it.
A Shih Tzu is the friendliest dog you will ever run across they know no stranger. They greet people as their long lost friend. That is the nature of these wonderful dogs. These dogs were breed to love and be love. Do her right and learn to spell her breed name. I am a breeder of Shih Tzu and they all live in my home. They are part of my family and after they greet you ...you never need a bath.
2007-02-14 05:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My poodle licks herself all the time and it's because she has allergies. I have to give her children's allergy medicine twice a day...if your dog is licking you she just loves you!
2007-02-14 06:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by OU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is licking you she is being submissive
if she is licking herself than i might get her to a vet and make sure its not an allergy
but its very common with shih tzu
2007-02-14 05:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a chihuahua, she is a licker too, at 11 months old. I think it's just their way of showing you, they are content with you an happy in there home.
2007-02-21 06:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by debe20062000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents have a Norwich Terrier and she has the same problem. Check and see if she has a under bite if she does that is why she does it. It helps sooth her teeth. That is what our vet told us and she has never stopped.
2007-02-14 06:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by Green_eyes 69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog, a pit/lab mix licks everything too. the carpet, the floor, himself, people, the outside of the toilet (i keep the lid down) the cupboards, the concrete, EVERYTHING
2007-02-14 05:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by jennifer d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all dogs like to lick
2007-02-20 16:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by i love you 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think its a shetzu thing, i think it just depends on the dog because i have a German Sheperd/Husky/Lab mix, and he's the same way.
2007-02-19 06:20:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋