02
Jul
Why Does My Older Dog Lick My Other Dogs Face. Not all dogs enjoy playing bitey face. They do this whether they are sterilized or not. Personally I dont mind my dog licking my legs or my hands because I can easily wash them. The nibbling dog could be asking the other dog to play relieving their stress or grooming the other dog.
It is common for animals like cats primates and rodents to lick their injuries. So naturally as an adult your furry comrade continues to lick – himself you or even other dogs – as a way to soothe himself. I cant speak for dogs generally but my dogs seem to lick each other for two reasons. When dogs are puppies face licking and ear licking are completely natural. Your dogs licks other dogs behinds. Sometimes they can even lick the scrapes and cuts of other animal species.
When dogs lick for long periods of time this is usually the reason and although they usually lick the other dogs ear or other area of the body when they are interested in grooming they do occasionally lick the other dogs genitals instead.
Its a way of greeting each other and making friends. This is harmless behavior but make sure the nibbling doesnt get too aggressive. The dog could be excessively licking the other dogs genitals because he detects a brewing issue like infection. If you notice your own dog constantly licking your other dogs face its worth a quick wound check. He licks him on the face and on the legs mostly. This would be more likely if your dog does it more when your other dog is aggressive and if your dog shows other submissive gestures around your other dog.