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Jan
Why Do Dogs Like To Lick Hands. Licking is a natural action for dogs. Dogs do love to lick us for lots of different reasons. Hi Jason I know your situation I have 2 - dogs that try and do the same thing after Ive put lotion on my hands its because it tastes sweet to them the same goes with antifreeze it tastes sweet to dogs but it will kill them if they were to. Why do dogs like to lick your hands.
Most people would admit to having popped a wounded finger in a mouth at least in their youth. There are also biological reasons as to why dogs lick wounds just as they lick themselves and people in general as a form of affection and communication. Licking is a natural action for dogs. Since they have a special relationship with their owners. Im not sure why but the scent or taste of lotion or sunscreen also seems to encourage dogs to lick. His licking behavior may puzzle you as a human but to dogs licking hands just makes sense.
Luckily for you most of them are due to affection.
This doggie doesnt feel dominant over you and acknowledges that youre the leader in his world. Dogs do love to lick us for lots of different reasons. One of the reason is some time they like. Why does my dog lick my hands. The Root of the Behavior. Dogs might lick your face if they can get to it.