Dogs are often attractive attention with their unusual behavior, and licking the owner's feet is one of these notable habits.
URA-Inform reports this with reference to Aktualno.
Experts identify several reasons for this behavior:
Getting Attention
Dogs want to be noticed, especially when their owner is busy. Licking can be a way of saying, “Look at me!”
Showing joy
For a dog, this can be a pleasant action, because usually the owner responds to it with affection or praise.
Strengthening the Bond
In the canine world, smells have a special meaning. By licking the feet, the dog becomes even more attached to the owner, remembering his smell and associating it with a loved one.
Attractive smell
Sometimes the dog likes the smell of feet or cream applied to them, especially if it evokes positive associations.
Health care
Dog's keen sense of smell can sometimes “sense” that something is wrong with the owner, and to show “care” by licking wounds or calluses.
Each dog has its own characteristics, so it is important to take into account its character when responding to such manifestations.
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