What does it mean how much a dog licks you, if he does it persistently, meaning of this elementary action that can be addressed to various parts of the body, including the feet, legs, ears, face or lips.
Dog licking the master
The cases in which dogs lick someone are varied and can have various meanings.
For example, a dog could lick its owner if it has been alone for a long time, or if it has not been the object of sufficient attention from its reference human being.
The way of licking will be quick and full of enthusiasm as the animal is always happy to see its owner, it is also an instinctive way for him to request attention and food.
If the dog licks his face or lips, or tries to do it, he does it because he remembers when he asked the mother for food, and thinking that it works, he does the same with his master.
If a dog licks someone in a slow and prolonged way, he does it to show affection and to eliminate odors that are unpleasant for him or capable of attracting hypothetical predators that his instinct believes to be always ready to attack, and therefore, in this sense , acts like a protector of the person who looks after him.
It should not be forgotten that dogs like wolves consider having a pack leader, which in their case is the owner, an individual worthy of their respect as they are aware of the hierarchical superiority that divides them and therefore uses this way to recognize their esteem and friendship.
