What Does It Mean When My Dog Licks My Hand When I Pet Her. Then as soon as I pet him he does the lip licking thing. Why does my dog lick me when I pet it. This type of licking is normal and will often happen when you try to pet it. The mother dog in this case is trying to keep her puppies clean a habit thats actually going to be a fairly major part of a dogs life.
Licking can also be used to express a wider range of emotions in dogs including submission and anxiety. They will also groom others such as when a mother dog licks her puppies. Mouthing in this case may be considered a stress release or a game. If your dog is licking abnormal places such as the floors or the walls or if your dog is licking hisher lips frequently these can be a signs of gastrointestinal upset. Licking your hands is likely a cleaning or exploratory bid from your dog. Since you are being affectionate towards it by petting it your dog might be trying to show that it appreciates it by also being.
If youve ever watched a mother dog with her puppies youve probably seen her lick them somewhat excessively.
Our hands may bear traces of food or oils that your dog will love to lick up. This would be more likely if it tries to lick you when you are not petting it. When a dog licks your hand with a long slow sloppy lick the message he gives you is one of love and affection. The situation at hand can be very informative. Licking can also be a sign of nausea in some dogs. Dogs will often groom themselves by licking.