17
Oct
Does A Dog Like You If It Licks You. Sure its proven that licking releases endorphins in dogs in basically the same manner kissing releases endorphins in humans. They could be showing their subservience to you as they do the pack leader. I have seen some of the worst infections from dogs licking their wounds so you do not know what you are talking about and continuing only makes you look like a fool. So if your dog licks you constantly and you would like it to stop do not feel guilty.
As the human its up to you to prevent him from doing this. On the other hand if you discourage the dog from licking then the dog begins to understand that you do not like it and stops the licking behavior soon after. You may think that when your dog is licking you hes basically giving you a kiss. Sure its proven that licking releases endorphins in dogs in basically the same manner kissing releases endorphins in humans. Dogs can lick feet as a way to get attention. Licking is a natural action for dogs.
Some dogs may be more attracted to feet because they smell.
This is the most common of reasons as to why dogs lick you. According to pet behaviourist Nick Jones the most effective way to stop your dog licking you seems to be removing the positive affirmation of the behaviour and indicating your disapproval to your canine companion. This is the most common of reasons as to why dogs lick you. Or well any meal. Thats why he does it. A dog licks and tastes all sorts of nasty organisms from poop to dead animals and everything in between.