We have just got a black labrador retriever 3 yrs old and he settled in really well to our home and was brillant with our 3 yr old soon but he just seems to want to like him all the time esp his face which myself im not so keen on but he just wont stop and he licks us to im trying to say no and push him away from my son when he does it. Before we go him he was an outside dog (in the kennel in a backgarden) but was with a loving family my partner reckons the licking is just because he is geting so much more attention but im not liking it at all any tips and is it ok for him to be doings this?????
2007-06-25 09:25:15 · 9 answers · asked by michellewalker54 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Make sure you keep your dog up to date with his worming tablets and vaccinations.
As long as you do that I personally wouldn't be too worried about it. Your dog and your child seem to have hit it off really well which is definitely a good thing.
As revolting as it looks, I doubt it will do your son any harm. I don't doubt for one minute your son will not be a stranger to dirt and grime soon if he isn't that way already.
If you want to stop the dog from licking your son, I'd suggest distracting your dog when he does it. As soon as the dog starts to lick your son's face, call him over and give him something more interesting to do (does the dog have a favourite toy?).
2007-06-25 09:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
at first is your canines being fed a marvelous nutritious weight loss plan. some canines lick in the event that they are lacking some thing out of their weight loss plan. additionally some canines lick each little thing in the event that they are anxcious you ought to use a product pronounced as bitter apple to deter her licking gadgets. A canines licking your mouth is begging for food. The canines should not be allowed on your mattress besides or on your mattress room. The canines place is on the floor.it is your territory and he or she could ask to be allowed on furnishings too. This behaviour can deliver approximately canines dominance.identity advise you to get some preparation in and cope with the heirachy in the abode too. by no potential hit your canines to give up her, this does not practice the canines a component.
2016-11-07 10:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not OK to have him like your child's face.......believe me a dogs mouth is not clean!!! I do dental cleanings on dogs (work for a vet) ! Just like said before keep up on your deworming and not every dewormer takes care of every parasite....I am thinking of things like Giardia and Coccidia. Also (it was said before) distracted him, give him something "better" to do then licking. I know it sounds cheesy but Cesar Millan has some good suggestions.
Once again ....... your dogs mouth is not clean. You can find some pics at the link below
2007-06-25 19:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by maticfuture 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to do it..BUT if you dont want him to do it, everytie he does it say "BAH" with a firm voice, this is a command they know automatically as no. You have to be consistant, everyone he licks has to say it. Eventually he will get it! Took my parents dogs less than a week to stop their bahaviours with this simple command. Good Luck!
2007-06-27 07:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by twinkletoes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont like the licking, dont own a dog. its in his nature. and in response to the guys above me, a dog's mouth is cleaner but has bacteria that can make humans sick.
2007-06-25 09:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My dog was licking his balls the other day. My mate said " I wish I could do that" I replied "Give him a bone and he'll let you".
2007-06-25 10:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by oldpinky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is doing it to show he loves you all and wants to stay he will stop when he feels he is there for good your partner is right who wants to live outside when they can live inside he is just showing his love for you all
2007-06-25 09:43:41 · answer #7 · answered by shirley v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ok for him to do this.. a dogs mouth is accually cleaner then a humans.. it has been proven.. it is his way of showing that he love you and cares ..
2007-06-25 09:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by lilshorty3088 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
won't hurt the kid he just loves him
2007-06-28 23:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋