Why does my dog lick me all the time?
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2 Answers
Some reasons: Bonding. Affection. Love. Respect. Hunger. Dog thinks you're tasty.
There are many reasons why your dog will lick you. A majority of the time, licking is a show of affection from a dog to its owner. Dogs will also lick other dogs as a greeting, very much in the same way humans will hug each other when they meet a friend or relative. Also, it's been thought that dogs may actually enjoy the taste of the salty skin humans have. Your dog may also smell any sweat, food, lotions/soaps, and anything else that may be on your face, peaking their curiosity and causing them to investigate further by licking.