Why Dogs Lick You

I love my pet parents. I mean I really, really love them! I love them so much that I have to show them every time they sit down to pet me. I feel how much they love me and then I start to lick them. I lick a little at first and then more and more and more and......ok I hear you asking, Why do dogs lick you?

One reason we lick you is because we are trying to communicate with you.
We may be saying "Let's be friends" "Hi I am glad to see you" or even as a sign of submission to you. But sometimes I may be trying to tell you something like, I need water or let's go out. So you have to pay attention to what the moment we are in. 

Another reason dogs lick you is because guess what!? You taste good! You may have small food particles on your skin or we just like the salty taste of your skin. We just plain love the way you taste baby! 

Dogs lick you for affection plain and simple. When your dog licks you because they are being affectionate it actually causes your dog to release pleasurable endorphins that calm and comfort them. I like to being calm and comforted and I like licking!

So the next time your fur baby is licking away at you, remember these reasons and assess if they need something or they are just loving on you.

And if you are worried about bad breathe make sure you have read my post on brushing your dogs teeth. 

Today I am looking for new friends on Instagram and Twitter so come on let's play and hey I might just give you one big lick when we meet!

Hey I am playing with some new friends today on the Thoughtless Thursday Blog Hop, come on and play with us!

Licking my parents is what makes me "Happy" today.