Licking is a universal behavior in canines and most dogs do this with passion. There are many theories behind licking. Some say that it is one of the ways it expresses itself with another of its breed or human beings. Hence it may be either to greet somebody or just show its happiness and pleasure to be close to the person of its liking.
Another theory states that the habit of licking in dogs as seen in most animals is a sort of cleaning ritual. Bitches also lick up puppies and do this for considerable amount of times and cleaning them up could be one reason for doing this. However, when a pup licks its mother, it could be asking for solid food.
Similarly, when a dog licks the face of its owner, it could mean the same thing. Lastly some say, dogs lick human beings as they like the taste of salt. You may try and see if your dog licks you up more when you return home after a workout session, dripping with sweat!
Another theory states that the habit of licking in dogs as seen in most animals is a sort of cleaning ritual. Bitches also lick up puppies and do this for considerable amount of times and cleaning them up could be one reason for doing this. However, when a pup licks its mother, it could be asking for solid food.
Similarly, when a dog licks the face of its owner, it could mean the same thing. Lastly some say, dogs lick human beings as they like the taste of salt. You may try and see if your dog licks you up more when you return home after a workout session, dripping with sweat!
