Why Dog Licks Feel Comforting but Deserve a Second Thought For many people, a dog’s lick feels like pure affection. It’s ...

Dogs' nature dictates their inclination to lick almost everything: their owners, other four-legged friends, their fur and their food. But while receiving the occasional slobbery lick from your pet dog ...

Dogs lick people for many reasons. It’s an instinctive behavior. Usually, it’s not frequent enough to cause concern. But in certain cases, it may be a sign of a medical or behavioral problem. The most ...

Dogs sniff each other’s butts and stick their faces in our crotches as a way to say hello. Not exactly our style, but it’s the canine version of networking (“Oh my gosh, Luna! We met at the park last ...

People love their dogs like family, so when that tongue comes out, it feels like affection. A wet lick across the cheek seems like a kiss, a small sign of love or loyalty. But as sweet as it looks, ...

Your favorite furball is so adorable, you can’t help but have at least a few petting and cuddle sessions a day. Whether it’s once in a while or every single time you stroke your pal’s coat, your ...

Dogs licking their owners or other people is often seen as a sign of affection and that your pet is comfortable with you. While that may be true in many cases, in some instances there may be other ...