Katdogs Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I had a foster that had chattering teeth when excited, and sometimes I've seen it when dogs are dreaming, but what is it about? I've just noticed Stevie doing it - just the last couple of days, and she's six - at that most exciting time when I'm about to pick up the food bowls to take out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I think I heard somwhere that it helps them smell better? Could be wrong though... Lili sometimes does it when I'm preparing her food or when she's been playing with a toy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I gave Maybe a taste of yogurt the other day and her teeth chattered, it was quite amusing, she did twice after that and then got used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korbin13 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 My dog did this when she had a sore paw. She would gently lick it and then her teeth would chatter? I thought it must have been because she was in pain but she still does it occasionally at random times, so I have no idea really. I will be interested to see what responses you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Some greyhounds chatter when they are really excited, for a walk or for dinner. They do a different type of chattering when they find a really nice smell, which includes drooling and sucking. There is a name for it, which I can't quite remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meea Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Happy chatting!!! Deerhounds do it a lot. Always been positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 It's not like the flehman (sp?) reacting in horses is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCheekyMonster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Gus does it in his sleep... :S he grinds his teeth a little too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Elsie chatters when she is worked up about something, like going for a walk. Apparently lots of Jack Russells do it (she is half JRT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Riley (Sheltie) does it too! Seems to be when he's excited about getting a particularly yummy treat :) He has lots of weird "excited" habits (spinning in circles, crouching, weird noises), it's like he's just TOO excited and he doesn't know how to get it out, cracks me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 It's not like the flehman (sp?) reacting in horses is it? It is exactly that!....similar to the jacobosen organ in cats. They are "tasting" the odours or aromas. Boys do it as well when smelling bitches urine. Humans do it too, when slurping & tasting wines.....but we are not as good at it though as the four legged animals :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thank you! Off to google flehman reaction. I wonder why Stevie has just started to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla1 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Two of my dogs will sometimes chatter when really excited, especially before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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