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no you cannot but if he bites you then yes

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If it licks you in the ear you definitely can, so don't let a poorly looking dog near your head.

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Q: Can you get rabies if a dog licks you?
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Can you get rabies from kissing a dog that has rabies?

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What does a dog have that is contagious to a human?

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