Why do both of my dogs (pincher & doberman) love licking baby powder off the floor or off of me?!

I cant get them to stop once they get into this licking mode and I hate being mean but hey I dont like slobbering all over me! Is it Normal for dogs to be so obsessed with licking baby powder?! Have you had a dog that was obsessed with licking baby powder too & if so how do I make them stop so they wont get sick from it?! Thanks in advance!

Answer #1

Maybe it’s not the taste, it’s the smell. It’s possible that they think it smells so good they just keep licking away at it, even though I ‘ve accidently gotten baby powder in my mouth and it was gross. Do they have a kennel or something? Maybe you could give them time-outs when they do it.

Answer #2

thanks so much for answering…seems like i cant even find an answer to this riddle on google…:(

Thought perhaps maybe other people that have dogs have experienced this so perhaps someone might shed some light on it!

oh well!

Answer #3

Lotions, powder, even plain old water….it’s just a dog thing…all breeds.

Answer #4

PS…send them out of the room…you’re the leader not them.

Answer #5

lol, thanks so much, I know you are right…we called the dog trainer & he will be coming over next Friday for their first lessons…maybe he can finally get my doberman to stop jumping up on me & scratching me…I mean i know she does it to show affection, but its really killing me and I have tried to be patient because she is only 4 months old maybe a bit more but it kills me to yell at her because i just love dogs.

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