Why does my dog lick my skin?
Why does my dog constantly lick my skin?
1 Answer
Dogs also lick because they like the taste of an owner's salty skin and out of habit. Mostly, with domestic dogs, it's a sign of affection. Licking releases pleasurable endorphins which gives dogs a feeling of comfort and pleasure — like the feeling people get when they are biting their nails — it relieves stress.
It is how dogs communicate love! It also means they would like reassurance that you love them too. Like lots of other animals, grooming is a form of affection. Dogs are the same way :)