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.

Between humans, a kiss on the mouth or cheek is a clear signal of warm feelings. But what’s going on in a dog’s brain when it plants a slobbery lick on a person’s face or hands? There’s no single ...

"You know, it makes them happy," Vicky Pattison said of letting dogs kiss humans on the mouth Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial ...

Getting a kiss from your dog might be their way of showing affection — but it also might be a sign that they're anxious or need attention.