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Why is my new foster dog constantly licking my resident dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 8 years old | 11 lbs

my new foster dog is obsessively licking the side of my dog. no growling by my dog he just stands there

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 23rd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not necessarily uncommon behavior and typically does not have a medical implication. This is sometimes seen as a display of submissive behavior. I recommend you discourage this behavior as much as possible but I would not be concerned about this. Good luck!

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