Every day when I get home from work, I get down on the floor to greet our bulldog, and she sneezes directly into my face. I want to be clear that this is not the typical playful half-sneezes that some dogs do, although she does do that with other people. This is an intense, wet, genuine sneeze.
I have tried ignoring her when I get home, thinking that maybe she just needs to calm down a bit, but she will follow me around the house and start whining if I don’t acknowledge her. It makes me too sad. I have to give in.
I have a pretty dirty job so I usually hop right in the shower when I get home anyway. A bit of canine spittle really isn’t that big of a deal, in the grand scheme of things. I’m really just curious about whats going on. Is she allergic to me?
Thanks
Mammal noses have erectile tissue.
That’s about all I know, do with it what you will.
Dogs sneeze as a sign of playfulness. It’s usually meant to signal a desire to play.
I still think those are pretty much the same as the play sneezes.
haha maybe she’s just REALLY happy to see you? With other people maybe she’s just “half” happy, but with you she’s intensely and genuinely happy. Just my guess though.
Do you wear something with a strong scent? Perfume, cologne, deodorant, too much laundry soap?
