I'd like to check you for ticks

Who knew this was a real thing?! It's a Brad Paisley song and a cheesy one at that. But I never knew it was something real! We were out with the Springer Spaniel group recently and they joked that since we are newlyweds, checking each other for ticks should still be fun. I didn't get it. They said, no, really. It's very important that you check yourselves and the dogs for ticks when you get home. What a strange family tradition we can start! Kidding.