Obsessive licking
I have a toy poodle that is forever wanting to lick any exposed skin- Usually your face or ears but a toe will also do. She has done this for years and aside from having clean toes ears and face I have no let it bother me. I usually stop her after a couple of licks and she will sit in my lap and go to sleep. If you pick her up her tougue starts lapping in anticipation of a skin contact. Vet said it was normal for many dogs and did go back to a comfort zone thing for the dog.
It doesn't bother me so we live with it. No great explanation.
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