Why does my puppy suck on my fingers or his paws? Should I worry?

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Why does my puppy like to suck on my fingers or on his back paws? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 26 days old | 12 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Some puppies do this as a self-soothing behavior, similar to the way a human child might suck on his thumb or a pacifier. It's usually a harmless quirk that often goes away with age, although some dogs continue to do it as adults. It shouldn't be anything to worry about :)

Why does my puppy suck on my fingers or his paws? Should I worry?

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