to encourage a different behavior, reward your dog when they calmly approach or sit beside you instead.
- Licking May Be a Sign of Appeasement
Dogs sometimes use licking as a social signal when interacting with people or other animals.
A dog may lick someone’s hand or face when approaching them in a situation that feels uncertain.
This behavior can be associated with appeasement, meaning the dog is communicating that it does not intend to create conflict.
Look for other body-language signals, such as:
Lowered body posture.
Ears held back.
Avoiding direct eye contact.
Turning the head away.
Moving cautiously.
If
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