Why do dogs lick the air and wave their head back and forth?

Answer 1

Dogs lick the air for a few reasons....

1) They may have a medical issue....just check with the vet to be sure??! Yea. =]

2) It could be a random habit!! So don't worry on that one if your dog passes the vet bill.

Hope it helped a litle!!

Answer 2

We have a 2 year old Jack Russel Terrier. He bites at what seem to be bugs, or dust, or floaters. He used to do this only occasionally, however, he seems to do it more frequently. We just had him to the vet and our vet said to document how often they occur. She went on to tell us that it may be a sign that our dog is having mini seizures and will need to rule out a medical condition. We have a 2 year old Jack Russel Terrier. He bites at what seem to be bugs, or dust, or floaters. He used to do this only occasionally, however, he seems to do it more frequently. We just had him to the vet and our vet said to document how often they occur. She went on to tell us that it may be a sign that our dog is having mini seizures and will need to rule out a medical condition.

Answer 3

Most dogs do this. Nobody really knows why.

but, it could be because he/she is tracking a scent.

Humans skins have pores by which perspiration takes place to control the body temperature by giving out the sweat which ultimately evaprates thus providing the cooling effect to the body.However, dogs can't perspire due to their hairy skin, hence they lick into the air to exhale the hot air inside to control the body temperature.infact, most of the animals does that.

Answer 4

If a dog smells something he likes, then he may lick the air to try and taste it.

There's also a behavior called "licking intention." it can mean "Consider yourself licked," "Hello over there," or "I'lm sorry for whatever I did, let me come nearer."

Answer 5

Dogs have very sensitive receptors on their tongues that allow them a more precise "smell"

Answer 6

Maybe it smells something there like food that might've been dropped there at one point.

Answer 7

Because............They have bettter site and can see the germs in the air.//

Answer 8

My dog was doing that and it turned out she had a bad tooth.

Answer 9

They are communicating.Dogs communicate by using body language. Consider investing in a dog body language book.