For most dogs, it’s merely a preferred way of saying hello, how have you been?<\/em> to the other guy. And… Hey! I come in peace<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Veterinary experts estimate that with some breeds, it’s pretty much been ingrained in their DNAs, the queer bonding process of licking ears to exude affability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There are some more intricate reasons as to why dogs lick other dog’s ears and these we’ve covered in grand detail below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Grit up. You’ve probably heard a lot of odd stuff over the years but this could very much rank atop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Thing is, a fair number of canines enjoy the taste of wax and other oddities a dog’s ear canal hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Gross ear infections are actually an answered prayer with these punks. Apparently, ear infections increase the novelty and make them even more enticing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Is your face all scrounged up right now? ‘Cause ours is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Remember when you were much younger and you would have your thumb stuck in your mouth all day long?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It’s pretty much the same with dogs and their craving for wax. You’ve probably forgotten, but the saltiness had you so enticed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dogs crave salt also, like any other living organism, it’s essential for survival and they naturally are driven to any source of it. However, that’s only a bit of the story.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A more influential reason as to why dogs lust after all that junk has to do with the novelty of it all.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ear wax mixed with all the accompanying grime (sweat, bodily discharges, and the occasional pus, yuck!<\/em>) all makes for an exciting treat for these folks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fanciers of ear wax make up just one part of a puzzle.\u00a0Another bit has to do with the fact that dogs don’t shake paws (would be quite a sight though).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As such, they vibe with the next best thing, nuzzle at the other dawg’s ears to indicate just how peace-loving and affable they are.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Chances are you’ve probably observed your pooch at this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Perhaps you were walking him in the park and you came across another clan member, your dog would have tittered \u2014 if his intentions were to be friendly \u2014 and given the other short, brisk ear licks accompanied by other typical submissive behavior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you’ve never witnessed such, relax and do not get all geared up the next time you see your pooch walk up to a strange dog and lick its ears straight up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n He’s not looking for trouble but the actual opposite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Everyone knows about the canine’s inimitable sense of smell.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In fact, It’s made up the core of a remarkable number of animal stories and it’s certainly the prized quality of military and police dogs<\/a> alike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n And at times, that sense of smell directly influences a dog’s inclination to lick another’s ears.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy Do Dogs Lick Each Other’s Ears?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Odd as it Seems\u2026 Dogs Like the Taste<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Licking Ears Can Be a Friendly Greeting and an Appeasement Behavior<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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