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always b natural asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

If your dog licks another dog's face, is that "rude" in dog behavior. Someone told me that yesterday.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I'm pretty sure that dogs will only lick another dog if they see it as dominant. I think.....

  • 1 decade ago

    I would rather my dog lick another dog's face than their behind. To me that is rude!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, not at all. It may even be a sign of affection. My two golden retreievers (Buddy and Max) lick eachother all the time.. especially if one of them is sad to cheer them up! And my little doggie Cruiser licks the big guys noses when they come say hello. It is adorable. You can even teach to do it on command. Say "kisses" when they do it and give them lots of lovin and attention .. maybe even a treat. and over time they will learn that "kisses" means to lick the others nose and that its ADORABLE! haha

    Source(s): alot of animals in one house!
  • 1 decade ago

    no it's a sign of submission to a dominant dog. Whoever told you this, has no idea of what dog behavior is.

  • 1 decade ago

    If that is the case then I have alot of very rude dogs!

  • 1 decade ago

    No it's a submissive behavior. It's not rude.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it could be, but my dog (ellie) does it to my other dog (megan) all the time. but she mostly does it when she's had a drink or when shes feeling frisky.

    i wouldnt say its rude

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Nooo not at all (:! It's a harmless little kiss, a greeting. And dogs love it. (:!x

  • 1 decade ago

    No it's actually respectful and submissive behavior.

  • Nooooo! It's not rude. that person's a freak, no offence if you like them.

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