Why does a dog lick its owner: it turns out that not everyone knows the real reason

11.03.2023 10:44

Dogs are those pets that are used to showing their love to their owner.

They often express joy and delight in a fairly simple way - jumping around, barking or licking the owner.

But as for the last habit, it can be called harmful. The dog should still be weaned from it.

It is important to take into account that the procedure is not the most hygienic and various diseases and infections can be transmitted.

In a dog pack, licking is a sign of submission to dominant pack members. However, when a dog licks a person, it is usually a sign of affection, but sometimes your pet just likes your “taste.”

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The animal should be trained from an early age.

This should be done without aggression, but at the same time, licking should be prohibited regularly and persistently. You can switch the pet's attention to games or treats so that it has enough attention and entertainment.

In addition, physical activity during the walk will not be superfluous.

If the dog is an adult and it is impossible to cope with the problem, then you can wean it from licking if you seek help from specialists.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor