# You kiss your mother with that tongue?

Jack has had to wear a cone for the last week (a tale for another time). He's been incredibly dirty since he can't lick himself, especially his rear end. Eww. I love puppy kisses, I don't like to think where it's been. How often do you notice your dogs cleaning themselves? I know shibas are notorio…

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## Nekopan · 2008-08-08T14:21:16.000Z
Jack has had to wear a cone for the last week (a tale for another time). He's been incredibly dirty since he can't lick himself, especially his rear end. Eww. I love puppy kisses, I don't like to think where it's been. How often do you notice your dogs cleaning themselves? I know shibas are notoriously clean.

## brandon_w (admin) · 2008-08-08T14:25:23.000Z
Nemo cleans himself all the time, anytime he lays down he does at least a little cleaning before he naps.

## LoveMyMylie · 2008-08-08T14:30:17.000Z
I have yet to see Mylie clean herself, and I've had her for a little over 4 months now... It's weird, she'll be filthy disappear for a few minutes and it seems like immediately the filth is gone. I think she cleans herself under the couch...

## StaticNfuzz · 2008-08-08T14:45:11.000Z
Shibas are pretty tidy. However, if a pet has been put in a situation that they can not attend to their personal hygiene then it might be a good idea to get some unscented baby wipes to help them out...i.e. their bumm from getting irritated. If a dog is getting a little too stinky (particularly a Shiba) it might indicate possibly anal gland issues. Snf

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