FURNITURE QUERY

Isla · Enlightened One

FURNITURE QUERY

Gail · Old Hand

Isla wrote:

Moreover, what does cushion/mattress etc taste like?

I'm not too sure Karen but if you decide to try it then let me know

Leolurcher · Master

Leo used to lick the arms of the sofa sometimes but we put it down to maybe Flash wiping his moustache and beard there after his tea. Know what you mean though we had a papillion that used to lick sheets and duvet covers. It was horrible. For such a tiny dog he made big wet patches and he had to be banned from the bedrooms. It was weird habit It seemed to be compulsive and he was in a strange dreamy doggy heaven when he was doing it.Ugh!
Eleanorxxxxx

niccimac · Old Hand

Havent noticed what you describe, but someone among my lot has an occasional nibble at wooden furniture, doesnt do any real damage, you just come across wee toothmarks here and there.

BOWGANG · Master

Our Keera loves to lick the arms of the couches too!! What strange habits they have!!
The other 2 don't bother - very odd and I know what you mean about the trance type state.

Shirley

Leolurcher · Master

Not being able to think of anything else I am wondering if this licking could have some connection to the theory sometimes put forward that some dogs are drawn like magnets to chewing remote controls for the TV etc when they are left alone because they can detect shed skin particles from their owners on them? We touch the arms of sofas and beds are notorious for gatherings of shed human skin particles. Just a thought from someone that's trying to avoid doing the ironing.
Eleanorxxxxxx

yvonne · Master

Jenna likes to lick the arm of the sofa and sometimes has wee nibbles at her own bedding,. It is really strange to watch them doing it and no matter how many times i try to stop her, she seems to be unable to stop it.

-- Edited by yvonne at 11:55, 2007-03-01

Nicki · Big Cheese

Yes janie seems to like licking wooden doors, sofas, rugs, fridges and washing machines:

The fridge I can almost understand

Nicki and wee janie.x

Teresa · Enlightened One

funny you should say that - both Daisy and Tom lick the leather sofa and chairs. i wondered if they thought it was a side of beef ! Dave doesn't bother and none of them lick anything else, just the leather suite - how very odd.

Isla · Enlightened One

some dogs are drawn like magnets to chewing remote controls for the TV etc when they are left alone because they can detect shed skin particles from their owners on them? We touch the arms of sofas and beds are notorious for gatherings of shed human skin particles. Just a thought from someone that's trying to avoid doing the ironing.
Eleanorxxxxxx

What a revolting notion!

emma · Guru

uck!
My Tiger used to lick the carpet until it was all soggy! Chad just licks himself his feet get special attention since he lost a claw he cannot leave it alone!
Em and Licky Chad Xx

max · Enlightened One

Cas nibbles at everything, rugs,covers,pillows,soft toys,sheets,bed covers you name it she nibbles it and they are always soggy after she does it! Yuch!!!!!

Nora

JENNY · Big Cheese

Sometimes Vernon can be heard at night licking the wallpaper in the bedroom and more recently I saw him lick the radiator

Indiana · Guru

If you want 'yuch', try the side of the toilet bowl...

Teresa · Enlightened One

yuck indeed - Tom and Daisy have both drunk the blue water from the toilet bowl - urgh.

Leolurcher · Master

Isla wrote:
What a revolting notion!

Sorry Isla I didn't mean to be offensive but when I was years younger I trained my gsds and collies with police dog handlers and the skin shedding stuff was just part of trying to understand a dog's scenting abilities. Believe me I didn't think for a moment that someone could find it revolting....please accept that I didn't mean to post anything that anyone might find revolting.
Love
Eleanorxxxx

-- Edited by Leolurcher at 20:33, 2007-03-03

diane · Old Hand

Strange that you have put this post on here because just recently I have discovered that judy licks the pillows on the sofa till they are damp!!

The first time I seen her doing it I thought she had helped herself to the fruit bowl again as every time she manages to steal something (food or a shoe??) she brings it to the livingroom in full view of everyone. duh!!

Isla · Enlightened One

Hi Eleanor

There was no offense taken in any way, shape or form. It actually makes a lot of sense. After all, they say that's what dust is.

Believe me, having dealt with cub scouts, scouts and horses, I have probably seen and heard lots more offensive and revolting things!

Teresa, Tigger is also quite partial to blue water - caught her in there once so we're now very careful about keeping seats down and doors closed!