Why do dogs lick your legs after the bath?

why do dogs lick you when you are taking a bath and lick your legs as soon as you get out the bath???

Answer #1

they love you… they are helping with the bath… my dog always does it…every single time… he will wake up to lick my legs after a shower.. its a sign of affection…

Answer #2

I have no idea but it’s true! Better yet, after you shampoo, why do cats rub themselves on your hair feverishly?

Answer #3

Because they are thirsty. It could also be a sign of affection. They like the cleanliness on your body and they find it irresistable :P

Answer #4

it means you really need to start watering you dog!

Answer #5

because you have water on u, and they are thirsty.

Answer #6

I don’t know…but it sure is irritating…and I’ve yet to meet a dog who doesn’t do it…

phrannie

Answer #7

They like the smell of your body wash? either that or they’re trying to lick the water off, not sure why they do that…

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