When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

I've found that its not just dogs who will groom you. Also cats and any other social animals. Grooming is a sign of affection in the animal kingdom. Apes and monkeys, birds, cats, dogs and wolves, and other animals (mostly mammals) groom each other. Its a sign of affection and thoughtfulness. Embrace it and think about doing the same for your dog. Just use a brush instead of your mouth, lol :p

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

I dunno. Maybe you should have a shower.

Just kidding - I think that's probably his way of showing affection. By "grooming" you.

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

Dogs show that they love each other when they clean each other. The dog loves you and wants you to be clean, happy and healthy. Just embrase it and tell your dog that you love him/her.

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

The dog likes the taste of your hair products

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

For the same reason they lick other parts of the body. There is something wrong with you. Probably a tumor so go to the doctor and have this checked out. Dogs can also smell cancer in people so it can readily be cured before it becomes uncurable.

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

Your dog is very attached to you, and also they like the salty taste in your hair and on your scalp. My dog does the same thing, but i have long hair and he ends up chewing on it!!! lol

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

I think she smells your oil, mine does that too

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

Your head is an area of you that your dog rarely gets to sniff. He's probable showing affection and grooming you as he would another dog.

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

Cause he loves you!!! awww.....!!! :) sweet %26lt;3

When I fall asleep on the couch or floor, my dog likes to curl up and lick the hair on my head. Why?

My dog does this to my fiance all the time... drives him nuts! Ours just does it out of affection,to show he is submissive and loving.

From http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/dog-training...

Dogs don't lick people because they're hoping for a hot meal. They lick because we're their parents, or at least the head folks in the house. Even when dogs are old, gray, and grizzled, they see themselves in some ways as being our children, and a lick shows how much they respect us.

You can tell a little bit about your dog's personality by how much licking she does. Dogs who are very bold or independent are restrained with their licking because they don't feel as though there is anyone they have to win over. Outgoing, sociable dogs, on the other hand, lick everyone all the time.