What if I'm thinking of letting the dog lick from my plate?
I can see how you would think of doing that. Have you done that before?
I did that with my grandfather's plate when he was unwell. I did not want him to get mad at me, so I did it quickly
Letting the dog like your food on the plate is your way of being nice to the animal, but dogs have germs in their mouths. They can get you sick if you eat the food afterwards, so just give them the leftovers instead. Make sure the food is safe for the dog to eat as well, otherwise it can get sick and maybe die.
I guess you're right. I'll just give the left over food to the dog and make everything else myself.
It would be unhealthy for a dog to lick food that you will have to consume after. It's great that you are able to start making better choices regarding letting the dog lick your plate.