whatevah Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I went to dog club today and spoke to the lady that has 2 flatcoats, and they used to both lick other dogs, and she just let them be, and they got it out of their system and don't do it much now. Josh also licks the glass. He licks my clothes too. At 2tollers place he licked her glass door and 2tollers son now wants a flatcoat, said Josh was a cool dog. So funny. Also if your dog likes to retrieve, they can't lick if they have something in their mouth. Josh will often carry a toy in his mouth when he is excited and sees me. I find that putting something in Josh's mouth such as a toy does calm down his happiness. He is around 5. People think he is 12 months old. LOL They are different to goldens have a little bit more pep than compared to a golden at the same age. This is a generalisation and you always have exceptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILFC Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Yep-no problems when carrying something-especially good when we have non-dog people over. I like that their active- a lot of breeds would be too quiet for me! I find most people see them and want one. I'm leaving it- thanks though-you feel like you are alone. They aren't that common here-so their isn't people to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Josh is the only flatcoat in Australia doing flyball. He is not the fastest dog but has a great time, check out his tail. I call him "Goofy" as he has such a hilarious run. The flatcoat club of Victoria has interstate members and they are great to talk to. I would give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILFC Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 Thanks heaps crash test dummy- same with Grover with agility-won't be the fastest dog but loves it. It is especially good for me to see him out there cos' of his breathing problems. Will contact the club-ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILFC Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 love your dogs-crash test dummy-just checked out the youtube stuff-awesome. Where did you get Josh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffy and macca Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 My cattle dog x licks my other two dogs mouths and rolls over, she is just showing them where she is in the pack order. she also licks the cats mouth! There is never any agro toward her , so they all get on fine. I don't think it is a "breed" thing! good luck with it all :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Actually it is a breed thing. I challenge you to show me a flatcoat that does not lick?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tollers Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 CTD's boy Josh gave me a bath on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangwyn Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 (edited) I don't think it is a "breed" thing! Whilst the act of licking is not necessarily restricted to Flat Coated Retrievers from what I understand it would be a very rare Flatcoat that wasn't an almost obsessive licker. When a friend of mine (who had previously owned a Flatcoat) heard I was getting one he said, "Get ready for a whole lotta lovin'!" I was pondering the behaviour the other night and wondering if there is a common ancestor that is responsible for the "lickety-lick" nature of the breed. The gene pool became so small at one point that I wouldn't be at all surprised if this was the case. Tangwyn Edited for spelling... Edited March 31, 2007 by Tangwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Aww i like Flat Coats though, never will own one now, i hate dogs licking me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country joe Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 We have had a few Flatcoats. I was a licker. The other wasn't We bred and ran on a pup until he was 18 months. He wasn't a licker either. The one that licked was managed. She only licked people not other dogs. country joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangwyn Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 C-J, I can't remember if your two original dogs were related or not? I'm still considering my genetic theory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country joe Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 They were not on paper although they both came from UK backgrounds. If I get a bitch and use Woody's semen I may get some more non-lickers. To my mind it looks like a genetic, stability or temperament issue. I agree with your line of thought. Does that make me intelligent? From what I can remember When she was young I would get her really tired until she wanted to fall asleep. Then I would get her to lay down beside me. If she licked I would sit her back up. Eventualy wanting to fall asleep would win out. I taught her the leave it command. This was used to good effect when she wanted to start licking. Never cured, but managed. Country joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangwyn Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I agree with your line of thought. Does that make me intelligent? Yes it does. And good looking too! :D As for Woody's semen... is there enough left over for that working-line bitch I'm gonna import in a few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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