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Why Dogs Lick Their Owners: 4 Reasons Why This Happens Most Often
09.07.2023 08:50
Dog owners are probably familiar with the situation when their pet heartily licks its owner.
There are many reasons for this action. We will consider the 4 most common ones.
Expression of gratitude
If you do not offend your pet, you can be sure that the dog loves you infinitely. However, the animal does not have many ways to express its emotions.
To express its gratitude, a dog can wag its tail, stay close and... lick your hands. But if the dog's tongue touches your face, it means that the pet completely trusts its person.
Attention please
No one will argue with the fact that modern people are increasingly busy. This, in turn, means that their pets do not receive the attention they deserve.
The dog begins to feel lonely. In order to attract the owner's attention, the dog begins to lick the owner.
Getting information
Since a dog's tongue contains a large number of receptors, licking a person allows the pet to obtain information about the state of the "two-legged" person, his emotional background and many other things.
Childhood habit
Puppies get used to licking their mother – to let her know they are hungry or to express their love. Sometimes this habit never goes away, and the licking spreads to another significant figure in their life – a person.
