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The Science Behind Dog Foot Licking Behavior [63% of Dogs Can’t Resist]
Dog foot licking is a kind of behavior. Why does your dog feel compelled to smooch your smelly toes and soles? Research shows that 63% of dogs exhibit this impulse, driven by scientific reasons. A 2013 study by Hartpury University in the UK observed a group of dogs licking their owners’ feet. The researchers found…