Is nose poking a Corgi trait or just a silly Leo thing?

Leo has always used his nose to get my attention and when the pups were here he poked them too. If he does not get attention right away he continues poking until he gets what he wants. Do all Corgis tend to do this? I have never been around another dog that does this with so much purpose and so consistantly.

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Permalink Reply by Tauna and Kota on May 4, 2009 at 4:41am

All dogs i have ever owned do this... I have had many dogs. They are all awesome. Corgis do it more than others i think, but... oh well. I love them...

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Permalink Reply by Julie on June 17, 2009 at 10:49pm

Boomer pokes her nose at the cats. She's poked them right off the bed or the couch before too!

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Permalink Reply by Shippo & Koga Corgis on June 17, 2009 at 11:28pm

Shippo nose-pokes. He loves to touch my bare arm or leg with his gross wet nose! ACK!

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Permalink Reply by Luann Shipman on June 18, 2009 at 1:14am

Two of my three corgis are "nose-pokers." In our case it is both of our females. It's hilarious to pretend we're ignoring them and see how insistent they can get with that cold, wet nose!

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Permalink Reply by Boo Buchheit on June 18, 2009 at 9:52am

My newest Corgi, Randy, is a nose poker too, so I guess it is a Corgi thing. He might have just learned it from his big brother though, as he is a professional nose poker.

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Permalink Reply by Kyle, Megan and Loki on June 18, 2009 at 6:41pm

mine is a nose poker, mostly when he wants attnetion/scratches.

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Permalink Reply by Falicity Harred on June 19, 2009 at 12:10am

Oliver pokes my leg when he has to go potty (something I've finally figured out, and has made life SOOO much easier). He also will poke my lips when he's in bed to get my attention. I think it started when grandma kept asking for kisses, then would scratch his tummy, because now he will poke me in the face then roll over and look at me. Since he was taught the come command to come and touch my hand, he does it alot. He made this new game where he hides behind me, I ask 'where's Oliver?' and he touches the back of my leg. He also pokes my belly every morning with his nose to play with the baby... It so cute!!

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Permalink Reply by Charlie and Bode's Mom on June 19, 2009 at 12:05pm

Charlie pokes me gently to let me know he is there if he left the room for a moment and returned. He also pokes me in the back of my calves (sometimes with a wee knip) when I am walking, especially if he is in a playful mood or he wants something.

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Permalink Reply by Jacki, Nutmeg & Cinnamon on June 19, 2009 at 12:20pm

Nutmeg pokes me when she wants to be picked up to go on the couch. She's not allowed up there alone. She has recently been poking my calf when we are outside playing in the yard.

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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on June 19, 2009 at 12:47pm

Oh yeah Sidney pokes often to get our attention. The mixed breeds in our home only do it if they don't want us to stop petting them, but Sidney will do it for many reasons. I think it's the herder in them, and thankfully a gentler way to get our attention than nipping. I think it shows how smart and considerate Leo is ;)