Licking in mid air - Dog Forum

karengp · 05-28-2006, 12:32 AM

Our Bichon tries to lick our faces, which we do not allow so she licks in front of our faces while getting excited. Does anyone know why dogs lick in mid air?

opokki · 05-29-2006, 02:07 AM

Muzzle licking is a normal friendly greeting behaivor. Since you do not allow her to lick your "muzzle" I imagine that is why she is licking the air in front of your face. My toy poodle will also lick the air if he can't reach my face. He tries to do this when I greet or talk sweet to him.

05-28-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
karengp Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	Licking in mid air Our Bichon tries to lick our faces, which we do not allow so she licks in front of our faces while getting excited. Does anyone know why dogs lick in mid air?

05-29-2006, 02:07 AM	#2
opokki Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY Posts: 41	Muzzle licking is a normal friendly greeting behaivor. Since you do not allow her to lick your "muzzle" I imagine that is why she is licking the air in front of your face. My toy poodle will also lick the air if he can't reach my face. He tries to do this when I greet or talk sweet to him. __________________ Vanessa

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