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 ...

You just caught your dog licking their paws and a million thoughts are running through your head. Do they usually do that? Is this bad? Should you call the vet? Dogs sometimes lick their paws as part ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is your furry friend's nightly paw-licking a mystery? We're diving deep into the adorable (and sometimes concerning!) reasons ...

If you're a dog parent, odds are that you've gotten caught in the vicious cycle of never-ending licking. It happens to all of ...

Dogs licking their owners or other people is often seen as a sign of affection and that your pet is comfortable with you. While that may be true in many cases, in some instances there may be other ...

Mostly likely, your dog licks furniture for the same reason she licks anything — it simply feels or tastes good. A common cause? Spilled food."I have certainly caught my dogs with their noses between ...