A model dog would be one that doesn't lick your face. It's well known they lick their own backsides - but also as they run about lick many things. I saw a really cute spaniel licking up duck poo in the park. Oh what a sweet lick it's owner would get when he or she gave it a welcoming embrace!
Would you lick the park floor or the pavement!

That's what you are doing when you let your dog lick you out in the park!
