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 ...

When dogs lick their owners, it’s often viewed as a sign of affection. However, experts say there are deeper evolutionary reasons behind the behavior. Dr. Alexandra Horowitz, a noted dog cognition ...

When a dog showers you with kisses, it's often to show you affection — but there's also a reason that's rooted in their evolutionary history. To better understand the reasoning behind a dog's licks, ...

Dog owners experience countless moments with their pets: bursts of play, shared routines, and gestures that build connection. Among them, one behavior stands out as universal — the familiar lick. You ...

If you’ve ever noticed that your dog licks everything it comes into contact with, you’re not alone. You may be curious as to why they might spend what seems a long time methodically licking the floor, ...