{"id":4231,"date":"2022-05-20T15:14:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T15:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/"},"modified":"2022-05-21T10:15:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T10:15:11","slug":"why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog obsessed with my ears?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_my_ears\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with my ears?\">Why is my dog obsessed with my ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Can_I_get_an_ear_infection_from_my_dog_licking_my_ear\" title=\"Can I get an ear infection from my dog licking my ear?\">Can I get an ear infection from my dog licking my ear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Do_dogs_get_high_when_you_rub_their_ears\" title=\"Do dogs get high when you rub their ears?\">Do dogs get high when you rub their ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Do_dogs_like_earwax\" title=\"Do dogs like earwax?\">Do dogs like earwax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Why_do_dogs_put_their_ears_back_when_they_see_you\" title=\"Why do dogs put their ears back when they see you?\">Why do dogs put their ears back when they see you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Can_dogs_smell_period_blood\" title=\"Can dogs smell period blood?\">Can dogs smell period blood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Is_it_safe_for_my_dog_to_lick_my_ear\" title=\"Is it safe for my dog to lick my ear?\">Is it safe for my dog to lick my ear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Do_dogs_like_it_when_you_talk_to_them\" title=\"Do dogs like it when you talk to them?\">Do dogs like it when you talk to them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_they_get_their_ears_cropped\" title=\"Do dogs feel pain when they get their ears cropped?\">Do dogs feel pain when they get their ears cropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lick you?\">Why do dogs lick you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_your_feet\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog licks your feet?\">What does it mean when a dog licks your feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#How_do_dogs_show_affection_to_humans\" title=\"How do dogs show affection to humans?\">How do dogs show affection to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_stares_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog stares at you?\">What does it mean when your dog stares at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_is_trying_to_tell_you_something\" title=\"How do you know if a dog is trying to tell you something?\">How do you know if a dog is trying to tell you something?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_loves_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog loves you?\">How do you know if your dog loves you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_my_ears\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with my ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs lick ears for a variety of reasons. Whether it is due to social structure, grooming behavior, boredom, an ear infection, or a taste for the exotic, this bizarre dog behavior is just one more way our pets keep us on our toes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-an-ear-infection-from-my-dog-licking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_an_ear_infection_from_my_dog_licking_my_ear\"><\/span>Can I get an ear infection from my dog licking my ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking around the ear would pose an increased risk of the bacterium accessing the brain through the ear and perforated eardrum. Certainly, it\u2019s a rare problem, but it emphasizes the need for people at increased risk of infection to take additional precautions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-high-when-you-rub-their-ears\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_high_when_you_rub_their_ears\"><\/span>Do dogs get high when you rub their ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pHR83B2K4FQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dogs Get High Off Ear Rubs.\u00a0 Nerves \u2014 a whole branch of them \u2014 release endorphins that make your dog feel downright relaxed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-earwax\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_earwax\"><\/span>Do dogs like earwax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ear wax is a little on the salty side and can make a tasty treat for pooches with a sophisticated palate. Other dogs are attracted to the change in smell (and probably taste) of the discharge in an ear when there is an infection present.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pDgmfOI-3G4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-put-their-ears-back-when-they\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_put_their_ears_back_when_they_see_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs put their ears back when they see you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ear position<\/p>\n<p>Ears down and back mean your dog is being submissive, or that they are ready to be petted.\u00a0 Ears up could simply mean your dog is paying close attention to something.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-smell-period-blood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_smell_period_blood\"><\/span>Can dogs smell period blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p7fXa2Occ_U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Broadly recently conducted an investigation to determine what type of pets are most skilled at sniffing out someone\u2019s menstrual cycle, and the results might actually surprise you. It turns out that both cats and dogs are able to detect menstruation by odor and hormonal levels.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-safe-for-my-dog-to-lick-my-ear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_for_my_dog_to_lick_my_ear\"><\/span>Is it safe for my dog to lick my ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking ears is a natural and common behavior in dogs. As long as you do not mind it, your dog does not become an obsessive licker and he does not lick babies\u2019 and toddlers\u2019 ears, there is nothing wrong with occasional ear licking.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-when-you-talk-to-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_it_when_you_talk_to_them\"><\/span>Do dogs like it when you talk to them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, scientists have shown that puppies find our pooch-directed speech exciting, whereas older dogs are somewhat indifferent. The findings show, for the first time, that young dogs respond to this way of talking, and that it may help them learn words\u2014as such talk does with human babies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5CJTPLlaidw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-pain-when-they-get-their-ears\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_pain_when_they_get_their_ears_cropped\"><\/span>Do dogs feel pain when they get their ears cropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GRaGc7MgujI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The American Veterinary Medical Association states that \u201cear-cropping and tail-docking are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient. These procedures cause pain and distress and, as with all surgical procedures, are accompanied by inherent risks of anesthesia, blood loss, and infection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Do dogs like their inner ear rub?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Dogs like their ears rubbed because it brings them pleasure through reflexology and endorphins. There is no doubt about that. Humans love massages too, so it is not hard to see why dogs love them. So, go ahead and show your dog a little love with a good ear rub.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection: There\u2019s a pretty good chance that your dog is licking you because it loves you! It\u2019s why many people call them \u201ckisses.\u201d Dogs show affection by licking people and sometimes even other dogs. Licking is a natural action for dogs. They learned it from the grooming and affection given to them as.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-licks-your-feet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_your_feet\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog licks your feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zrf1k_mJqxA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dogs will lick your feet to show your their respect and honor. They know they are your pet and they love being in that role, and being your companion. Just as though they lick your face or any other parts of your body, dogs will lick your feet, in a way to give you attention and affection.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jqAy_TOIh6g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-show-affection-to-humans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_show_affection_to_humans\"><\/span>How do dogs show affection to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whilst it is easy for humans to show love and affection for their dogs, dogs show their love through body language and actions. From their nose to tail, your dog will use his entire body to show how he feels and communicate with you easily.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-stares-at\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_stares_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog stares at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as humans stare into the eyes of someone they adore, dogs will stare at their owners to express affection. In fact, mutual staring between humans and dogs releases oxytocin, known as the love hormone. This chemical plays an important role in bonding and boosts feelings of love and trust.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-dog-is-trying-to-tell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_is_trying_to_tell_you_something\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog is trying to tell you something?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs Your Dog Wants to Tell You Something Important<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>#1. Buddy is barking too much.<\/li>\n<li># 2. Buddy is destroying things.<\/li>\n<li>#3. Buddy is bringing you \u201cpresents\u201d<\/li>\n<li>#4. Buddy is staring you in the eye.<\/li>\n<li># 5. Buddy\u2019s tail language.<\/li>\n<li># 6 Buddy is yawning.<\/li>\n<li>#7 Buddy is flicking its tongue.<\/li>\n<li>#8 Buddy\u2019s eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-loves-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_loves_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog loves you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have no interest in your dog\u2019s tattered tennis ball, but their willingness to share it with you is a sign of true affection. \u201cIf your dog really loves you, they will often bring their favorite toy. This is their way of sharing their stuff with you and showing they care,\u201d said Ochoa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Related posts on Dog Obsessed :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-male-dog-obsessed-with-my-female-spayed-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my male dog obsessed with my female spayed dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-his-blanket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my dog obsessed with his blanket?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequent question: Why is my dog obsessed with my partner?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-eating-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my dog obsessed with eating poop?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-rocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my dog obsessed with rocks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my dog obsessed with a stuffed animal?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-socks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my dog obsessed with my socks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-older-dog-obsessed-with-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my older dog obsessed with food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-blankets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is my dog obsessed with blankets?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog obsessed with my ears?Can I get an ear infection from my dog licking my ear?Do dogs get high when you rub their ears?Do dogs like earwax?Why do dogs put their ears back when they see you?Can dogs smell period blood?Is it safe for my dog to lick my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118553,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-my-ears.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4231"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4231"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118554,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4231\/revisions\/118554"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}