Dogs don’t come with instruction manuals, but their licks might be the closest thing. Licking is one of their most common and misunderstood behaviors. Here's what those tongue-powered moments could ...

Between humans, a kiss on the mouth or cheek is a clear signal of warm feelings. But what’s going on in a dog’s brain when it plants a slobbery lick on a person’s face or hands? There’s no single ...

You just caught your dog licking their paws and a million thoughts are running through your head. Do they usually do that? Is this bad? Should you call the vet? Dogs sometimes lick their paws as part ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

Source: Stephanie Wallace/Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 What does it mean when a dog licks your hand? Mothers explain this behavior to their young children with words like "Look dear, Lassie is giving you ...

Dear reader, one of my friends was expressing distress about her pup who is a serious licker, and she was trying to understand the reason he was doing it. It can be complicated figuring out exactly ...

It may be one of the most divisive topics in the world of dog lovers: Should you allow your dog to lick you? While some dog lovers will tell you it’s a form of affection and they don’t want to ...

It’s a familiar sight: Your dog curled up on the couch, licking or chewing away at their paws. While it might look like nothing more than grooming, many pet parents may wonder, "Why do dogs lick their ...

Most dog owners have seen their furry companion licking its paws now and then. At first, it might look like a cute grooming habit or a harmless way to pass time. But what if it’s not? What if your dog ...

Your dog’s excessive licking habit might be something to laugh about at first, but after a while, it gets pretty annoying. If your pooch licks your feet when you’re doing the dishes, sitting on the ...