A dog's tendency to lick its owner's face is a standard behavioral trait that is common to many dogs.
Our four-legged friends act this way to show love, affection and care.
If you don't mind your dog licking your face, feel free to let him do it.
After all, such behavior of the dog does not have any dangerous consequences (unless we are talking about licking wounds).
But if you don’t like your face getting sticky, then you should wean your animal off this cute, but not always pleasant habit.
How to redirect a dog's attention
Of course, a dog should not be punished for trying to lick your face.
But it’s worth trying to distract your four-legged friend.
Realized that your pet is ready to "use language" once again? Immediately take some toy and show it to the animal!
Or try to distract the dog with some kind of treat.
Be prepared for the fact that the distraction method will not be effective right away. At first, the dog will most likely be persistent and will not want to give up the old habit.
But sooner or later the pet will understand: it is time to stop performing the unwanted action.
The owner's patience and the absence of punishment on his part are a guarantee that the dog will begin to behave the way the person wants.
