Apparently, the tongue lick means the dog is anxious, but it is cute.

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I thought it increased the uptake of particulates to the chemoreceptors in their noses, but I'm no dog therapist.

Well, attempting to enhance one’s own senses is generally a sign of anxiety in the animal kingdom. Like wide open eyes for example.

If we're studying the psychology of behavior in any life form, we can't allow ourselves to fall into boxy or linear thinking. It's a trap we're prone to.

Pupils dilate differently in response to light, drugs, love, food, being Nala in the Lion King, getting punched in the eye, concussions, and genetic manipulation.