Finicky Felines And Smoochin' Pooches

  Funny Things Dogs and Cats Do: What Their Quirks Mean A dog may lick your face like it’s the best job in the house, while a cat sniffs dinner, walks away, then returns as if nothing happened. These funny things dogs and cats do can make us laugh, but they may also show what a pet wants, notices, or needs. The same behavior can mean different things for different animals, so watch the setting and look for changes. Funny Things Dogs and Cats Do: Why Dogs Give Sloppy Kisses Dogs greet, explore, and communicate with their mouths. A lick can be friendly, but it isn’t always a dog’s version of a human kiss. Licking faces, hands, and everything else Dogs may lick to get attention, explore a smell or taste, or connect with a person. Some also lick themselves or objects to settle down. Notice what happens before and after: if licking brings a laugh, a pet, or a snack, your dog may learn to repeat it. The full-body happy-dance greeting A familiar person at the door can set off wiggl...