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Why do dogs lick you?
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Dogs lick humans for various reasons including showing affection, seeking attention, exploring taste and scent, or as a learned behavior that gets them positive responses. Licking releases endorphins in dogs, making them feel good. It's also a natural social behavior inherited from their wolf ancestors.
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