Why does my dog lick my other dog?

Licking other dogs' mouths is behavior that comes from early puppyhood, when puppies used to lick their mother's lips. The behavior was meant to encourage the mother dog to regurgitate food for them. As pups grow, they may still lick faces to greet other dogs and people. read more

Smooching muzzle to muzzle is a common dog behavior but there may be more going on than simple affection. Here is why some dogs do this. read more

The sight of your dog licking a fellow canine may seem like a pure sign of affection, and while it often is a tender and loving gesture, it also carries various other possible meanings and intentions. read more