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 ...

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 ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

Source: Stephanie Wallace/Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 What does it mean when a dog licks your hand? Mothers explain this behavior to their young children with words like "Look dear, Lassie is giving you ...

It’s a familiar sight: Your dog curled up on the couch, licking or chewing away at their paws. While it might look like nothing more than grooming, many pet parents may wonder, "Why do dogs lick their ...

While licking is a natural behavior for dogs, sometimes it may feel like they’re doing it on repeat. If you’ve been experiencing the same, it’s important to find out if there’s a specific reason ...

A beagle owner has revealed the touching reason why pet owners should probably allow their dogs to dish out a few affectionate licks. In a video posted to her pet pooch's TikTok account, ...

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 ...

A new study reveals that the key to a healthy gut and a happy life might just be a big, wet kiss from your pooch.

When a dog gets a cut, scrape or surgical stitch their first instinct might is to lick it because after all, dogs have been ...