0n (01 Sep 05) Daryl Stout wrote to CINDY HAGLUND...

CH> Vets say they lick us because they like how we taste!  (the
 DS>   >salt)... but in that they often get positive attention for doing it
 DS>   >- reinforces the behavior.

 DS>   All the dogs I've had loved to lick...especially if I was
 DS> sweaty...or even if I just gotten out of the shower!!


 We're a real treat alright. Ya know when Cosmo was a baby puppy baby
and had to go out in the wee hours of morning he'd lick my ear. The
first time he ever did that I was so startled I hollered out and
sczared the poor thing half to death. He had been a little hesitant
about waking me up, ever since. As he got holder I think he decided it
was better to just wait. I'd get up soon enough and let him out.

Now Abbie is the one who does the morning wake up lick.

Cindy

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