Dog lovers know that there’s nothing better than a slobbery kiss from your favorite canine. But what does your dog’s licking really mean? Is it simply a way for dogs to show affection or is there more to it than that?

In the video below, Dr. Sarah Wooten interprets what your dog’s licking could mean — and how to know when your pooch’s penchant for kissing has become too extreme.

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