number 5: why dogs lick paws dogs

Dogs typically lick their paws as a part of self-grooming. If your dog is a fastidious groomer, you may notice him licking his paws after meals, while settling down for a nap, or after coming in from outdoors, after meals. Even dogs that don’t do a lot of self-grooming will occasionally clean their paws. If you notice your dog licking his paws every once in a while, then there’s probably nothing to worry about.

It is not normal if your dog seems to be licking his paws frequently or aggressively. This is usually a sign of a health problem or a behavior issue.