Vet Reveals Why Your Dog Loves To Lick Your Feet

There are dogs who really, really love to lick feet. But why does this happen? Can you prevent it? Do you even want to?

Here’s what you need to know:

The first reason for foot-licking is simple – communication. Without words to tell you how they feel, your dog may take behavioral stances to demonstrate. Licking your feet can be a way of expressing love and affection.

Another possibility is that you’re tasty to a dog! Dogs are capable of tasting salt, and many dogs enjoy the flavor. So if your skin tastes salty to a dog, they’ll lick away and enjoy every moment of it!

Grooming and licking are both signs of togetherness, respect, and affection among dog packs. Your dog may be saying that they think of you as one of their pack when they lick your toes.

Finally, this behavior is comfortable. It feels familiar to a dog, and you, one of their favorite people, is involved. It makes sense that they would feel comfortable when licking your feet!

So, now that you know why your dog is licking your feet, can you stop them? Sure, if you’re patient! Start distracting them with other items when they do the behavior by redirecting their attention. Talk to a vet if you’re stuck!

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