People love their dogs like family, so when that tongue comes out, it feels like affection. A wet lick across the cheek seems like a kiss, a small sign of love or loyalty. But as sweet as it looks, ...

DEAR JOAN: Why does my dog lick me? He doesn’t do it all the time, but sometimes when we’re sitting together on the couch at night, he’ll start licking my hand and sometimes my leg. He doesn’t do this ...