My dog likes to like my skin, I wake up at night sometimes and he is licking my hand. He will lick my face if given the chance...The strange thing is that he won't lick other folks. What is the whole licking thing about? Does he like the taste of it, or what? I thought it was just me sweating but he continues to do it, now that it is cold here. Any explanation?
2006-12-09 00:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by Xavier D 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Combination of factors, but a combination of 'love' and juvenile licking (meaning he may do this instinctively or because he feels submissive & is licking for food.
It's a habit. If it annoys you, spray yourself with 'Bitter Apple' in the pump bottle.
2006-12-09 00:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by dogshop@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the wild the wolves lick the dominate male mostly on the nuzzle or in your case face. So the dog sees you as the leader of the pack.
2006-12-09 08:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by hillbilly13arky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When dogs lick you it means they trust and love you there showing affection to there master!
2006-12-09 09:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Fox 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He sees you as the leader of the pack. In the wild, this is how they show respect to the alpha dog.
2006-12-09 08:33:30 · answer #4 · answered by stashley88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is the salt in your skin. also he prefers to lick you because you are his master. do you go around kissing strangers? hope i answered you.
2006-12-09 08:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by private n 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is showing his affection to you. He will does this to other people that he decides are "OK". It is also a submissive action, in his mind, he is grooming his master.
2006-12-09 08:29:05 · answer #6 · answered by Scott C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He loves you. This is his way of showing affection.
2006-12-09 08:25:09 · answer #7 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HE LOVES YOU!!!!
2006-12-09 13:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋