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10 reasons dogs lick

Posted October 25, 2017

reasons dogs lick
Common reasons dogs lick include showing love and affection, marking their territory, healing a wound and relieving stress.

You’ve probably seen your dog lick herself numerous times and you’ve surely wondered why.

While dog licking is a clear sign of love, what you may not know is that dogs have a variety of reasons for licking – from marking their territory to pointing to a problem.

Take a look at Barking Royalty’s list of 10 reasons dogs lick and be one step closer to understanding your pet’s moods and feelings.

This infographic on why dogs lick courtesy of Barking Royalty details some of the most common reasons why dogs lick.

graphic 10 reasons dogs lick

Source: Barking Royalty

Want to know more about licking?

Find out what messages your dog is sending when he licks you.

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