Have you ever put your hands in front of your dog and he immediately started licking them? You may be thinking that this is a cute speech of affection. In fact, the dog language can tell more than we think. Licking hands is not just a sign of love – it can be a quiet request, a calming signal or simply a way the dog seeks to get your attention. And sometimes it even shows that something is wrong.
If you put your hands in front of your dog and he begins to lick them, you may think it is just a manifestation of love. But the dog language is much more honest in communication than it seems. Licking hands has a much deeper meaning and sometimes you The dog tells something with this gesture. So what can it stand behind this behavior and why is it not always just an expression of affection?
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Licking as a request for attention
Dogs of licking often express their desire to be closer with you. The language uses as a tool of communication and trying to attract your attention to each other. If you are noticing something else or have your hands employed, licking the dog gently warns you: “I’m here, note me.” In some dogs it is learned behavior – they found that in this way.
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“When the dog licks your hands, it may be a manifestation, request for attention or way of communication. Often it is a soothing gestures – the dog sends a signal that it does not have aggressive intentions and wants your affection in response to a stressful situation,” Pine veterinary experts say.
Soothing signal and subordination
Licking can also be an expression of soothing behavior. Dogs show that they come up with friendly intentions and do not feel sure. If the situation for the dog is stressful, for example, when someone alien touches it, licking your hands the dog tries to calm the situation and assure you and yourself that you do not want to hurt him. Licking hands can thus be a sign of mild nervousness or effort about.
Interesting scents and tastes
Another reason is simply practical. Your hands carry traces of food, sweat, perfume or other odors that are very intense for the dog smell. Although you seem to have your hands perfectly clean, for the dog is a fragrant source of information. Licking is then a way to “see” more thoroughly and taste these fragrances.
Possible health problems
If the dog licks your hands obsessive, over and over and in quiet situations, it can be a sign of stress, anxiety or even boredom. Sometimes he can be repeated licking and a signal of a health problem – for example, irritation of mouth, dental problems or skin diseases. If you notice that the dog licks other objects, walls or yourself, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian.
In most cases there is no reason to worry about licking. However, if it is unpleasant for you, or if you feel that it becomes intrusive, it is possible to learn the dog non -violently that this way of communication is not suitable. Just gently pull out your hand, divert attention elsewhere, and then reward the dog.
