Many people like to keep dogs because they are loyal, close to their owners, and easy to raise and mature. Although smart dogs cannot speak, they will express their emotions through some behaviors, such as licking their owners' hands. So why do dogs like to lick their owners’ hands? What does it mean when a dog likes to lick its owner's hand? Next, let’s take a look at the reasons why dogs like to lick their owners’ hands.
1. Express love
Dogs can’t speak, so they usually express their thoughts through behavior. If they like their owner, they will lick their owner’s hands and feet and show great excitement. So if your dog often licks your hands and feet, it means it likes you very much.
At this time, the owner can give certain responses, such as stroking the dog's head, playing with the dog, etc., which will help deepen the previous relationship with the dog.
2. Declaration of sovereignty
Dogs are actually very possessive. They don't like other animals to come into contact with their owners, so they will keep licking their owners and leaving their scent on their owners to declare their sovereignty and let other dogs know that you are a dog owner.
3. Needy
When a dog has a need, it will also lick the owner's hand, such as being hungry, wanting the owner to play with it, etc. At this time, the owner should pay attention to judgment. If the dog is really hungry, then he can give him some food.
4. Like the smell of the owner's hands
The dog's sense of smell is very sensitive. If the owner does not wash his hands in time after eating, the smell of food will remain on the hands. After the dog smells it, it will come over and lick the owner's hand to see what delicious food the owner is eating. However, owners need to pay attention, because human food usually contains more salt, so it is recommended that owners not feed their dogs human food.
In short, if a dog likes to lick its owner’s hands, it probably means that it is very close to you~