I got my Maxie at 15 months... he didn't seem capable of offering affection. Then, several months later, as I held him in our 'TV chair', he would very, very, slowly lick me. It wasn't as much a lick as just sticking his tongue out and laying it on my hand or arm for a second or two... My bigger Yorkie will lick your skin off if you let him, but baby Max tries to participate by just pushing his tongue out and then retracting it. I think Max missed a lot of interaction in his formative years... he'll be three next month, and we're still working hard at his social skills. |