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Aug
Why Do Dogs Keep Licking Your Face. Our dogs do realize that the humans in their lives perform an entirely different function than that of their canine mothers. Many dog owners love their dogs but do not like the way they lick their faces. Dogs lick because they are curious to know how you are feeling and where have you been. Hopefully in your house thats you.
Hopefully in your house thats you. Dogs usually lick face out of affection they get from the motherly love you give them. Puppies also kiss their mothers but its not a gesture of affection. In fact it is rare if there is a dog that doesnt enjoy licking. Remember dogs naturally live in pack societies that are centered around the power of alpha dogs. Dogs love to lick our faces.
It can be hard to figure out this kind of licking because it can mean many things.
Face licking in canines is also an appeasement signal so a dog licking your face may be meant to communicate that the dog means you no harm. The dog getting the face lick often stands tall and does not return the licks. When one dog is pacifying or showing submissive behavior they will often lick another dogs face all while staying a little lower. Remember dogs naturally live in pack societies that are centered around the power of alpha dogs. Many dog owners love their dogs but do not like the way they lick their faces. With time they will stop licking you because this isnt they expect from you.