Why Does My Dog Lick My Feet When I Get Out Of The Shower. Dogs are not fond of the strong scent most lotions and cosmetics have. Sweaty stinky feet are full of biological information such as pheromones. This licking shows a combination of both love and submission of the dog. Dogs lick for a variety of reasons including as a way to express their emotions or as a sensory simulation.
Excessive licking usually is the result of allergies. Some dogs will also try to dry their owners by licking. A lick on your feet or other body parts can mean a lot of things- from I love you to Im hungry in the dogs mind. When Your Dog is Hungry Thirsty or In Need of Something In Particular They May Lick Your Feet. If your dog constantly goes after your feet with their tongue its because they love the sweaty salty taste of your toes gross and they want attention says Dr. This licking shows a combination of both love and submission of the dog.
Gross but a fact of life.
In some cases pups will gently but insistently lick one or both. Dogs need and love attention and they will thank you for providing it with a wag of the tail resting on your knee and licking your feet sometimes. Some dogs will also try to dry their owners by licking. Maybe he or she is trying to tell you they are hungry or thirsty. Puppies may also keep biting our feet due to a lack of stimulation. Dogs lick themselves whilst theyre wet in order to dry themselves - mine always spends about 10 minutes drying herself after a bathwet walk.