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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

When a dog licks its owner or a family member, most of us interpret this as a sign of affection. In fact, we usually tell children that when a dog is licking them he is giving them "kisses." The truth ...

There are many ways that a dog can show physical affection, but the main one is licking. Dogs are prone to licking our hands, legs, feet and, especially, the face. Debate rages as to whether you ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It’s your dog Clancy, writing from the city. I have some urgent news to share. It seems that by licking all the humans in my family, ...

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 ...