It is all about the licks. Whether it is Ben & Jerry’s doggie desserts or a human face – what is it with all that licking? The many meanings behind dog licks and a tasty frozen dessert to keep dogs and humans happy during the hot weather. What is with the tongue? What is in a dog’s lick? Whether it is a long, slurpy lick, those little licks at the mouth, or the sneaky lick of the leg after a person has exercised, the truth is, they all mean something different. From being an affection gesture, to trying to appease people or other dogs, the message behind the ‘lick’ is more complex than one might think. Why do dogs lick? Doggie Desserts courtesy Ben & Jerry’s Lindsay Bumps thinks dogs deserve their very own ice cream. And since she works for Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly companies in the United States, she gets her own way. She visits to tell the story of Doggie Desserts, their brand-new, human-grade treat for pups. And yes, we (and our dogs) get to take a few licks! Dog Lovers Live – Laura Reeves  Dog Lovers Live, a discovery of dog loving podcasters and YouTubers. Laura hosts The Good Dog Pod and Pure Dog Talk where she talks to the legends of the sport, and gives tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog  Pure Dog Talk   Chapters 0:22 On today’s episode 1:01 Why dogs lick 7:38 Ben & Jerry’s doggie desserts 17:05 Dog Lovers Live – Laura Reeves 21.37 Next on the Long Leash 22:14 On the next episode of DE About Lindsay Bumps  Lindsay Bumps is Global Marketing Specialist at Ben & Jerry's, one of the most dog-friendly workplaces in the United States. Doggie Desserts is Ben and Jerry's new frozen treat for dogs. It comes in two flavors.   Check out our taste-test video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCbEzBeYuD4  Ben and Jerry's Doggie Desserts: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/doggie-desserts  About Laura Reeves  Laura Reeves is an AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Judge, Good Dog Advisor and a retired zone representative for the Professional Handler Association. She is also a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers, under the Scotia Kennel banner. Laura hosts The Good Dog Pod and Pure Dog Talk.  https://puredogtalk.com/  https://www.facebook.com/PureDogTalk/  https://twitter.com/puredogtalk  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDEDtwJWRsyWHQ1qYymjuCA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices