I believe all dog owners have had the experience of being licked by dogs. Maybe many pet owners don’t understand why dogs are so keen on licking people, and they find it a bit unacceptable. In fact, there are many benefits to dogs licking people. Will you still push it away after watching it?

1. Reasons why dogs lick people

1. Dogs like you

In the world of dogs, licking people is equivalent to human kisses. Licking you means that the dog wants to have a closer relationship with you. This is a way for dogs to express their love. So dogs lick you because they like you too much.

2. Attract attention

If you ignore the dog for a long time, the dog will come over and lick you silently when it wants you to play with it. If you still don't respond, it may still lick and look at you longingly, and even make coquettish hums. At this time, the dog licks people just to attract the owner's attention.

3. Dogs beg for food

If you often feed your dog with your hands, when it is hungry, it will come over and lick your hand to indicate that it is hungry. , this is the behavior of begging for food from you.

2. Benefits of dogs licking people

1. Makes you feel better

Research shows that being licked by a dog can stimulate the body to secrete dopamine , the hormone oxytocin, these chemicals can make people happy. When you are feeling down, being licked by a dog can make you feel relaxed and happy.

Being licked by a dog can make people feel better. Will you push it away after seeing it?

2. Both owners and dogs become healthier

Humans and dogs have different immune systems, and the composition of microorganisms in the mouth and saliva is also different. Some people have done experiments and found that the microorganisms in the intestinal tract of dogs can produce probiotic effects for humans. Microorganisms found around the human mouth and skin can also supplement the composition of the dog's immune system and enhance its immunity.

So when dogs lick people, both owners and dogs can become healthier. This is a "win-win" behavior.

3. The relationship between humans and pets becomes closer

A dog licking a human is equivalent to kissing a human. When "kissing", it will produce happy hormones, which can make the dog Dogs feel happier. With intimate behaviors every day, the human-pet relationship will become more harmonious and intimate. If the dog loves you and listens to you more, the owner's pet-raising experience will become better.

4. Communicate better with dogs

In fact, there are many reasons why dogs lick people. For example, when a dog is hungry, he will lick your hand. At this time, you You know you have to feed your dog; if your dog does something wrong, he will come over and lick you to show weakness and admit your mistake; or when you are in a bad mood, he will also lick you to let you know that he will always be with you. wait.

Dogs licking people can help you better understand your dog’s thoughts and know how to communicate with it.