I was reading that labs are prone to "hot spots", my dogs are left alone for a few hours during the day, when we are working... never kenneled up though, they have free run of the house (upstairs and down).. I didnt know they could have a hot spot in "that" area... hmm... No kisses for her lol. she has lost all her hair around there because of licking... it isnt bleeding, but it does look a little raw...