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Let’s take a look at the true reasons why our dogs lick us! We’ll take a look at the reasons and explore what the behaviour means. You know that your dog licks themselves as a method of self-grooming. You probably know that a dog licking his or her lips in certain circumstances is a sign of nervousness, but why do they lick us? Read on and we’ll explain!
Licking is part of a dog’s vocabulary. It’s one of their means of communication. Different tail wags, growling and barking, are part of a dog’s vocabulary; in the same way your dog soon learns that licking is a tool to use to communicate with you. Because we don’t share a common language, dogs use the tools at their disposal to communicate with us, and that includes licking.
Why Does My Dog Lick Me?
Okay, let’s take a look at the reasons dogs lick us:
- Dogs associate licking with comfort and affection as soon as they are born. Their mother will lick them clean when they are born; she may lick their noses to clear them so that the puppy can breathe. If you observe a litter of puppies, you will see them lick each other. Licking is…
