{"id":15740,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:43","slug":"do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/","title":{"rendered":"Do puppies grow out of licking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Do_puppies_grow_out_of_licking\" title=\"Do puppies grow out of licking?\">Do puppies grow out of licking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Do_Puppies_lick_to_show_affection\" title=\"Do Puppies lick to show affection?\">Do Puppies lick to show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Why_do_puppies_lick_your_hands_so_much\" title=\"Why do puppies lick your hands so much?\">Why do puppies lick your hands so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Why_do_puppies_lick_owner\" title=\"Why do puppies lick owner?\">Why do puppies lick owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#How_do_you_stop_a_puppy_from_licking\" title=\"How do you stop a puppy from licking?\">How do you stop a puppy from licking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Why_is_my_puppy_constantly_licking\" title=\"Why is my puppy constantly licking?\">Why is my puppy constantly licking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Do_puppy_licks_mean_kisses\" title=\"Do puppy licks mean kisses?\">Do puppy licks mean kisses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#How_does_a_puppy_show_affection\" title=\"How does a puppy show affection?\">How does a puppy show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#Do_dog_licks_mean_kisses\" title=\"Do dog licks mean kisses?\">Do dog licks mean kisses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-puppies-grow-out-of-licking\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_puppy_licks_on_you\" title=\"What does it mean when your puppy licks on you?\">What does it mean when your puppy licks on you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_grow_out_of_licking\"><\/span>Do puppies grow out of licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many dogs will simply grow out of this habit. It is most commonly seen in puppies, but this behavior is closely linked to the nervous and compulsive lickers. In order to reduce likelihood that this normal behavior becomes a compulsive habit, be sure to avoid rewarding the behavior with attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Puppies_lick_to_show_affection\"><\/span>Do Puppies lick to show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, licks often indicate affection because your dog has learned the behavior: you like or appreciate the licks and thus give your dog snuggles or praise in return. So to make you happy, the dog will lick more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_puppies_lick_your_hands_so_much\"><\/span>Why do puppies lick your hands so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re being submissive to you<\/b> When your dog licks your hand, it&#8217;s a sign of submission to you as the leader of their pack, and eases the stress of separation anxiety if you&#8217;ve been absent. Licking your hand is typical canine behaviour that has its origins all the way back when dogs evolved from wolves in the wild.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_puppies_lick_owner\"><\/span>Why do puppies lick owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may lick <b>because they like the salty taste of their owner&#8217;s skin, as a sign of affection, or out of habit and boredom. Licking can also be calming or soothing to some dogs, much like when people receive a relaxing massage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_puppy_from_licking\"><\/span>How do you stop a puppy from licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Get Your Dog to Stop Licking You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ignore It. When your dog starts licking you, walk away.  <\/li>\n<li>Put Something in Their Mouth.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Some Exercise.  <\/li>\n<li>Take a Shower.  <\/li>\n<li>Change Your Body Scent.  <\/li>\n<li>Reward Good Behavior.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_constantly_licking\"><\/span>Why is my puppy constantly licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs lick because they are bored or anxious, which can be due to a change in routine, separation anxiety, or a new pet in the family. If you suspect boredom is to blame, you can try spending more time with your dog and also leave a treat-filled puzzle toy to help them pass the time when you are away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppy_licks_mean_kisses\"><\/span>Do puppy licks mean kisses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog licking its owner is so common, <b>dog owners usually call it giving kisses and consider it a sign of affection. It&#8217;s usually relatively harmless to let your dog lick you, but some dogs seem to lick people more than others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_puppy_show_affection\"><\/span>How does a puppy show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies show their affection toward other dogs, cats, or other pets, by <b>sleeping together. They also lick and nuzzle each other. Simply sharing space can be a subtle sign of affection between dogs. Affectionate dogs may also share toys or food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_licks_mean_kisses\"><\/span>Do dog licks mean kisses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>if a dog licks you, they are showing affection. However, if the dog licks someone who is agitated or excited this could be a symptom of stress. By licking that person, they are trying to relieve their stress because they know this is a welcome gesture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_puppy_licks_on_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when your puppy licks on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often <b>lick people to show affection, as a greeting, or to simply get our attention. Of course, if you happen to have a little food, lotion, or salty sweat on your skin, that may play a role as well. Along with affection, these are some other things your dog actually wants from you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do puppies grow out of licking?Do Puppies lick to show affection?Why do puppies lick your hands so much?Why do puppies lick owner?How do you stop a puppy from licking?Why is my puppy constantly licking?Do puppy licks mean kisses?How does a puppy show affection?Do dog licks mean kisses?What does it mean when your&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15740"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15740"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15740\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}