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What Does It Mean When A Dog Licks My Face. Most dogs love the taste of salt and cant get enough of it. Licking triggers those early memories of the pups mother taking care of him when he was vulnerable. At this time the dog will lower its body to make itself look small. Pack theory has been disproved in dogs and wild wolves.
Licking another dogs face or a humans face is a normal social behavior. Also your dog may start licking you because it wants more attention and love. Licking can also become a form of tic in dogs. If they lick their human continuously it may be a way for the dog to calm down and reduce anxiety or stress levels. Dogs Lick to Show Affection. The face licking just means that your pet considers you part of her pride.
The pup will most often direct.
When your dog licks your face he could be trying to send you a message gather information about you keep you clean or he may simply enjoy the pleasurable sensation of licking. Licking triggers those early memories of the pups mother taking care of him when he was vulnerable. With the movement of raising its head and looking up the licked dog will stand tall and assume a posture of acceptance. When one dog is pacifying or showing submissive behavior they will often lick another dogs face all while staying a little lower. Pack theory has been disproved in dogs and wild wolves. However that does not mean that levels of dominance and submission are completely eliminated in dogs.