Let us not overthink this too much. Sometimes, a dog licks another dog’s ear because there is literally nothing else to do. You are on your laptop, the squirrels are hiding, and the TV is playing a documentary about glaciers. The ear is just… there.
Licking releases endorphins in dogs. It calms them down. It is their version of popping a bubble wrap or chewing gum nervously. If your dogs do it while settling down for a nap, they are just self-soothing together.
Why Do Dogs Lick Each Others Faces And Ears
And honestly? It is kind of sweet. They are basically saying, “You are my favorite pillow, and I will groom you until we both fall asleep.” Romantic, if you ignore the slobber.
