Number 3 of the Top 10 Questions Asked About Dogs?

I will cover one question each day in reverse chronological order each day DAY EIGHT

Number 3 of the most frequently asked questions is-Why do dogs lick people??

There are actually several reasons why dogs dogs lick people:

**The most important point here is that you should not let a dog lick your face, especially your mouth because dog saliva can have parasites, bacteria, and/or diseases. Very rarely, a dog could be sick and give the person something.

• Okay, now back to the question of why dogs lick people:
• Dogs may lick you because they are showing affection (grooming, relaxing).
• Dogs might lick you in order to get your attention, which seems to work.
• Dogs might also lick a person in order to help relieve stress.
• Dogs may also lick a person because the person tastes good.
• Dogs might lick a person if they sense that the person is sad, or unhappy.
• Once dogs have licked a person over time, the dog might just do it because he or she has always done it.

Licking is a normal behavior for dogs, but check with a Veterinarian if you think your dog could possibly be sick.