The love that dare not speak its name

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I just wondered why you were posting this question, since you had already participated in another thread on this same topic and all of the same advice was given.

I think Quicksilver said on this thread that she had recently decided to grow a pee string, and wondered if that could have been causing the problem.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I just wondered why you were posting this question, since you had already participated in another thread on this same topic and all of the same advice was given.

Just an FYI .....she stated right off the bat that she was wondering about a change in the last few weeks.

I never knew about keeping the hair on their chest cut short - I always had male CATS so I guess dogs are totally different in that perspective.....that's some serious travel .....now I see why some need belly bands.

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I just wondered why you were posting this question, since you had already participated in another thread on this same topic and all of the same advice was given.

Okay. Next time you can just ask me directly, rather than accusing me in the third person.

To get really specific, I don't believe there are any other threads on dogs regularly licking their erect penises (sorry, just need to be clear about this!). I've seen threads on humping, or when the penis gets "stuck", but I don't remember any questions on this particular behavior, especially as something that developed suddenly.

To me, this behavior looked sexual, but based on this thread and what my vet said, I'm leaning towards a grooming thing now. BTW, I did thin the pee string out a lot, but duh, I cut the bottom part of it off and left the top. So now there's pee splatter, AND Thor's still licking it clean. I think it's going to need to come off entirely.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Okay. Next time you can just ask me directly, rather than accusing me in the third person.

To get really specific, I don't believe there are any other threads on dogs regularly licking their erect penises (sorry, just need to be clear about this!). I've seen threads on humping, or when the penis gets "stuck", but I don't remember any questions on this particular behavior, especially as something that developed suddenly.

To me, this behavior looked sexual, but based on this thread and what my vet said, I'm leaning towards a grooming thing now. BTW, I did thin the pee string out a lot, but duh, I cut the bottom part of it off and left the top. So now there's pee splatter, AND Thor's still licking it clean. I think it's going to need to come off entirely.

ok i have to know wth is a pee string lollll i have never noticed that with dex and he is uh 6 now lollll -- Thorminator help us out here bud-- pictures please lolllll

uh maybe that is why i cannot keep him under control in the morning lolllll He likes his privacy though because he never does it when i am in the room but when i come out there is no denying it .

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by dwerten

ok i have to know wth is a pee string lollll i have never noticed that with dex and he is uh 6 now lollll -- Thorminator help us out here bud-- pictures please lolllll

uh maybe that is why i cannot keep him under control in the morning lolllll He likes his privacy though because he never does it when i am in the room but when i come out there is no denying it .

I believe that they are talking about is letting the hair grow to direct the stream. I don't know if it matters much when they are leg lifters. Perhaps it helps the squatters to not pee on their front legs.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I believe that they are talking about is letting the hair grow to direct the stream. I don't know if it matters much when they are leg lifters. Perhaps it helps the squatters to not pee on their front legs.

ok thanks as dex does not pee on himself at all so i guess i am ok - the only time is when he is wearing a tshirt too long but i do not put those on him anymore

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by dwerten

ok thanks as dex does not pee on himself at all so i guess i am ok - the only time is when he is wearing a tshirt too long but i do not put those on him anymore

The pee string is especially helpful if you are growing out the coat, when Joey's hair was full length, he never had any problems with the coat getting wet, the string directs the flow of the urine. Now that his hair is short, we still kept the pee string, but Joey doesn't spend lots of time licking himself. Here's some more information on the pee string, look for "Trimming Urination Area of a Dog" Welcome to Holly Huxford's Animal Page! For leg lefters this could be helpful.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The pee string is especially helpful if you are growing out the coat, when Joey's hair was full length, he never had any problems with the coat getting wet, the string directs the flow of the urine. Now that his hair is short, we still kept the pee string, but Joey doesn't spend lots of time licking himself. Here's some more information on the pee string, look for "Trimming Urination Area of a Dog" Welcome to Holly Huxford's Animal Page! For leg lefters this could be helpful.

That's an excellent link. I never thought of using the knee hi to isolate each individual toenail.

[Jussi09]

My little Jussi is almost 1-year old and he was neutered at 6 months. He tried to hump "Tickle Me Elmo" several times and I promptly put Elmo away. Since then he's hasn't tried it with anything else (I think). But, he has recently started marking. We had taken him to the Breeder's home with us to see our new little babies and it started right after. We haven't seen him do it at home but he has done it at a friend's house who has a little girl furbaby. (His girlfriend) Besides wearing belly band I don't know how to stop the marking either. Good luck and I hope you're little guy is ok and that all this will soon pass.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

That's an excellent link. I never thought of using the knee hi to isolate each individual toenail.

Yes, I've tried that before, the nails poke right through the stocking and the hair's out of the way. I still can do it.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

The pee string is especially helpful if you are growing out the coat, when Joey's hair was full length, he never had any problems with the coat getting wet, the string directs the flow of the urine. Now that his hair is short, we still kept the pee string, but Joey doesn't spend lots of time licking himself. Here's some more information on the pee string, look for "Trimming Urination Area of a Dog" Welcome to Holly Huxford's Animal Page! For leg lefters this could be helpful.

ok thanks as dex does not lick himself either - sorry thor

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes, I've tried that before, the nails poke right through the stocking and the hair's out of the way. I still can do it.

I meant to say, "I still can't do it!"

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I meant to say, "I still can't do it!"

I think I'll give it a try. I bought a new nail trimmer. Like a Pedi Paws, but a cheaper brand at Kmart.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

That's an excellent link. I never thought of using the knee hi to isolate each individual toenail.

i have seen that and also they use a purse puppy carrier hang then on the door knob and they stay still butttttt i am still too paranoid to do nails

[QuickSilver]

Hey you know, I just started to do nails. It's really easy! Just get a really good, sharp set of doggie nail clippers, watch the YT video, and you're good to go.

I am embarrassed to admit this, but maybe it will help someone else.... I didn't realize that people nail clippers and doggie nail clippers are totally different. The doggie ones are much, much easier.

I tried the pantyhose thing, but a bunch of hair came through anyway. Now I just use a little set of nail scissors to trim the fur between the pads if I can't see a nail well. I just take a little bit off at a time, and give Thor a treat every time. He doesn't love it, but he doesn't wail and scream either. If I'm really far away from the quick, he doesn't mind much at all. As I get closer, he starts trying to pull his paw away though. I've never cut close enough to make him bleed though, knock on wood.

Generally, I think it's good practice to do it, I think ultimately it can build trust with your dog and get him more confident in handling his body.