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Why do dogs lick?


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Licking can be a signal of submission and so is part of a dog's body language communication system.

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Dogs use their long tongues for mopping up lunch crumbs, removing mud from their feet, and cleaning their privates.

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One of the main purposes a dog licks is to groom one another, though licking also serves as a social function. Thanks! ChaCha

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