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Why Does My Dog Lick Me When I Sing. Its a kiss from your fave. Never teach a dog to do something that it may do to others. Perhaps some dog breeds may lick more than others to show affection. There doesnt necessarily have to be a specific reason for dogs to lick people.
Its possible for the dog to engage in obsessive-compulsive-like licking according to Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB. If youre like me you kinda love it when your dog licks you. American Veterinarian states that senior dogs who develop behaviors like excessive licking may do so because of musculoskeletal problems although they usually lick their own joints or feet if this is the case. This would be more likely if it does it in response to you being affectionate towards it such as when you are petting it. For instance we can sing a song that communicates many things joy pain anger and aggression or sadness while a dog with their barking can communicate multiple things as well. There doesnt necessarily have to be a specific reason for dogs to lick people.
When your dog licks you it can be their way of affirming your position in the pack showing its submission or proactively apologizing for something they may have done like chewing a shoe or having an accident in the house.
This would be more likely if it does it in response to you being affectionate towards it such as when you are petting it. It is one of 30 calming signals identified by Turid Rugaas in the useful book On Talking Terms with Dogs. For dogs licking can mean a number of things. While this is considered a pretty normal dog interaction make sure to keep an eye on them to ensure that neither dog is getting upset about the interaction. When its licking you its letting you know that it trusts you and that you are a part of its tribe. You teaching your dog to lick you may heavens forbid for whatever misguided reason make you happy.