Why do dog lick people?

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are they showing love or they want to eat

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Re: Why do dog lick people?

If you read the following, it will explain the basics:
https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/wh...gs-lick-people

(Notice to members outside of the USA: For some weird reason the site has blocked access from many countries, including those in Europe. If you wish to read the article, it is accessible by searching on Google for it, then reading the cached version via the green arrow).

As you will see, there are several reasons why dogs lick humans. But in the case of the dogs who have lived with me over the years, I would say that expressing love and appreciation is the most common reason for licking humans.

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Re: Why do dog lick people?

@LPC Thanks to you for giving me such great information

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Re: Why do dog lick people?

its for affection or for a certain taste on you.