When I worked at one animal hospital, we had a conference with a popular dog trainer here in Delaware, and he kept telling us that dogs lick out of respect, and not affection, which I don't know if I can believe, but whatever, I think its affection! ha ha ha!
My 4 month old never stops licking us. Neither my husband nor I like it but haven't found a way to stop it although we work on it all the time. I am not sure if it's affection or respect but I've seen her 'lick' anything and everything outside..including worms and I doubt she has affection nor respect for them. She's just a licker I guess. Just my own opinion.
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