My dog, a pomeranian/terrier mix puppy who's 7months old, has a habit of chewing and licking my underwear....It's the only kind of clothing she does this with. Does anyone know why she does this?
2007-05-12 07:43:14 · 17 answers · asked by msxcheshirexcat 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
dogs like to chew on things that smell like their owners. this gives them comfort when they feel lonely or frustrated.
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2007-05-12 07:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't want to be rude... but your body gives off a very distinctive smell in the area that is covered by your underwear, and this smell appeals to dogs... not to mention some people. I lived with a girl who had a pugapoo, and he chewed through both her underwear and my underwear several times... try putting your underwear, especially ones you've worn, in a place the dog can't reach them... like a hamper with a lid.... gee... i hope the dog isn't licking and chewing the underwear while you are wearing it.
2007-05-12 07:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because dogs like to lick themselves and others private areas.. even clean underwear still have the scent of your nether regions on them, dogs lick, smell and eat that sort of thing and thats why dogs like underwear. I have known many dogs to go digging in the dirty laudry basket and eat the crotches out of underwear, especially during "that time of the month" its best to keep your clothes in a laundry basket with a lid or behind a closed door to prevent this. If the dog eats the underwear (dont laugh Ive seen it before) they could get a blockage so keep dirty (and clean) undies out of their reach because they have a different idea of a snack than we humans do! lol
2007-05-12 07:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, they come in contact with the parts that dogs like to sniff on each other and on people. You should take care to pick them up because some dogs will actually eat them. I see under ware surgically removed from dogs on a regular basis! This is not a surgery that you want to have to pay for.
2007-05-12 07:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Dogs like strong smells. We make strong smells in our - ahem- crotch area. Puppies will often chew underwear if they can get a hold of it. keep your underwear out of the dogs reach. Underwear is expensive to replace, plus you don't want your dog to eat the fabric and get ill.
2007-05-12 07:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep your underwear from laying on the ground or something...or just out of the dog's reach!!! Thats all i can say for you! sorry!
2007-05-12 08:23:48 · answer #6 · answered by FallenFootsteps22 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
haha, i have a pug that does the same thing. i found a hidden stash of my undies under my bed!! as you can see from everyones answers it isnt an unusual thing to do, and i think everyone pretty much covered why she may be doing it. good luck!! hide your undies!!
2007-05-12 09:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by kalahw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine does that. if we leave it on the bathroom floor while in the shower, you'll come out to find your undies gone! and in the living room floor. it is probably because it has your scent on it. i think it's gross, but oh well. i just have to make sure i put them in the hamper before he get's to them.
2007-05-12 07:47:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i have a pure bread pom, and she does the same thing. it could be what ur washing them in or i really don't know. that would be a ? i'd need to ask also.
2007-05-12 07:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by pomowner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick your dirty underwear up off the floor. If you don't leave it out,it won't get chewed,duh.
2007-05-12 07:54:07 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋