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Kiss or Dismiss?

Discussion in 'Training & Behavior' started by Vicki, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. Vicki

    Vicki Administrator Staff Member

    Kiss or dismiss?
    One of the things I see regularly is families misinterpreting what their dog is trying to communicate. Check out this video. Notice how bruno gives big long licks. I consider these the "move it" or "bug off kid" lick. Usually they are successful in getting us to move.

    Think of your response when your dog licks your face. Most likely you turn away and certainly you look away. This increases the distance and comfort for the dog when things are too intense. Or it manipulates you to move a bit.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mVfyuFp3NQ&feature=player_embedded#!

    Bruno was getting on his mom's nerves by licking the baby so intensely but the baby was truly getting on bruno's nerves by being so close and not leaving him alone.
    Notice how Bruno took the bone and turned his body away from the baby? Then he continues licking? It is very subtle but this is how dogs talk and communicate. The challenge is that these signals were interpreted as kisses or as not wanted for the baby but Bruno's comfort level was not considered. Bruno is communicating the only way he can. It is the same as a kids saying "hey could you move over please." After dogs use all the subtle ways to communicate the same thing over and over then they may escalate to a more direct and clear way such as growling. We don't want things to get to that point. Do your baby and dog a favor and become familiar with dog communication.communication For more information about dog body language and safety contact us!

    Dogs Storks: November 2010
     
  2. benthere

    benthere CH Dog Staff Member

    That has got to be one of the dumbest parents I have ever seen. That dog is an absolute saint.
     
  3. blackbisquit

    blackbisquit Banned

    i dont see a problem at all!! all my dogs do it and even whit out a bone!! my kids love it and the dogs love it..
    the bone got nothing to do whit it the dog would kiss that child whitout it maybe more!!

    just trust your dog and your kid know what they can do whit eahater and it will be ok!!!

    i just love the video and diddent see annything wrong whit it!!!

    and 1 thing if a dog dont whant a kid or dog whatever near his bone he walk away not just turn. and i got more than enouf expirience whit dogs babys more older kids and big kids.

    whe have bin raising dogs togheter whit kids now for 16 years ;) 16 years like bruno kisses his big love;)
     
  4. supertank

    supertank Big Dog

    I think this just looks bad cos the child is so young but my older kids cop this licking and have their ears cleaned lots of dogs lick each other like this too. I dont know what it means (thought they just had dirty faces) my dog will kiss on command but does also lick my hands away when he doesnt want me in his mouth or pulling out prickles etc I know he would like to bite but he wouldnt dare.
     
  5. BDuBois

    BDuBois Pup

    The dog is clearly showing dominance of the bone. He also is a patient animal. At one point in the video, the dog get's up, dominates the bone, and was giving the child a boundary line. IMO, it's the dogs bone but it is also good if the two can share it. I personally would have taken the bone away from both the dog and child.
     
  6. pit4ever

    pit4ever Banned

    this is very interesting.
     

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