tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854345944219009032.post5208077371389180060..comments2023-05-02T07:23:46.651-04:00Comments on Dr. Di's Vetblog: That dirty old ear sucking dogdrdihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03113951958002765622noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854345944219009032.post-50525640828335679912010-12-03T09:55:43.910-05:002010-12-03T09:55:43.910-05:00that is cool. Younger dogs usually tend to be the ...that is cool. Younger dogs usually tend to be the lickers of older dogs. It is a sign of respect and deference also. It does not mean Buddy is submissive but just that he really has bonded so well with with Gabby she has taken on kind of a mother role for Buddy.<br /><br />Wolf puppies once weaned off milk will lick the mothers lips and face in order to encourage regurgitation which is a common reflex in wild canines.<br /><br />The reflex been generally reduced in domestic dogs though.Rockjdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944572841577618935noreply@blogger.com