1. This is the instinctive behavior of dogs: dogs learn information about other dogs through their sense of smell, including their gender, age, health status, appetite and emotional state. Dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell, and they can get this information by smelling their butts.
2. This is a kind of social behavior: Dog licking the bottom is a kind of social behavior, which can help them establish social ties and understand the situation of other dogs. The act of licking a dog's ass can also convey information, such as chemical signals and body odor, so that other dogs can understand their relationship.
This behavior is not always harmless: although it is a natural behavior for dogs to lick their butts, it may sometimes lead to health problems. For example, if a dog has an infection or anal gland problem, its buttocks may smell and may spread pathogens, which may lead to infection in other dogs.
4. Some dogs lick their ass more easily than others: some breeds of dogs, such as Beardog and Husky, lick their ass more frequently and more obviously. This may be related to their nature and social needs, but it may also be related to their special physiological structure, such as anal gland problems. If your dog's licking behavior is unusually frequent or persistent, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian to determine whether there are any health problems that need treatment.
It is also a common social behavior for dogs to lick each other's buttocks.
A keen sense of smell: Dogs have a keen sense of smell. You can get information about other dogs by smelling their butts, such as gender, age, health status and so on.
Recognition: The dog's buttocks are also an important part of the body. By smelling their buttocks, they can get certain smells, which can tell them each other's identity and emotional state.
Establish contact: licking the ass is a natural behavior for dogs to establish contact and get to know each other.
Judge friendliness: Dogs can judge whether each other is friendly and trustworthy by smelling their butts, and can establish a relationship of mutual respect.