2006-10-09 18:20:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Before you decide to eliminate your dog's licking, it is important to realize why your dog is doing this. Your dog's licks are his way of telling you that he loves you and that he wants your affection and approval. It is possible that being pushed away after 'kissing' you might make him try harder to lick you, thinking that he didn't deliver his message well enough the first time.
Another reason for licking is that the dog has been unintentionally trained to compulsively lick. He has learned that by licking, he can get almost anything he wants - especially attention from you. Even though you may have tried to discourage him, he's been interpreting your actions as even more fun and attention. Sometimes, it just develops into a habit. Your dog continues licking because he likes it, and he thinks you like it too. It is perfectly normal for dogs to express affection in this manner.
Don't forget the possibility that the dog just likes the taste of your face cream or body lotion or body salts.
Some dogs get carried away with licking when they are in their owner's lap because they are so excited and happy to be there. In such cases, it is best to spend a weekend or several evenings holding the dog on your lap in order to reduce the novelty and excitement of the experience. The dog should be picked up and held until he settles down to doze. During this session, verbal communication should be soft and gentle so the dog doesn't become overly excited. This procedure should be repeated over and over until the dog learns that getting on your lap is not a special event.
If he begins to lick you again, squeal or yelp as if in pain. Your dog will learn to stop licking because he does not wish to hurt you. Applying lemon or hot sauce to your skin will make it taste unpleasant to him and this will also help break him of the habit. (It may not however be good for your skin, so be sure to rinse it off as soon as possible.) If your dog is sometimes rewarded for licking and at other times reprimanded for it, he will almost certainly be confused. So teach your dog to 'kiss' on request and 'no kiss' on request. Only let him lick you if you say it's okay to do so. If you don't want to be licked, then politely request your dog to 'no kiss.' If your dog has been indulging in this behavior for a long time, then it will also take some time for him to learn to stop, so be patient. After all, he is only licking you, not biting you.
If you decide to stop your dog's licking behavior, then be sure that he has another way of expressing his affection. Some dogs like to jump up on the owner in greeting, other like to shake hands or roll over for a tummy rub. Training your dog to do a trick such as 'sit up, shake hands, roll over,' will give him a less sloppy way to ask for attention. When he forgets himself and tries to lick you, you can rechannel his behavior.
2006-10-09 20:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 03:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by dungey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting something distasteful and maybe bitter on your hands for a while. Then put them in his face when he licks. You would have to do this for a few days, but it should break him/her of that habit.
2006-10-09 18:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by DidoDeeDee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be aggressive and forceful so he or she knows that you mean business i have two dogs one terrier the other mini pincher my terrier listens very well the pincher still doesn't listen so i got a fly swatter and just like one of the kids every time i said something twice to him i pulled out the fly swatter he now know when mom means business. dogs are very smart i treat mine like part of the family. like one of my kids they understands he now goes to the door only if no ones looking or catches him will run out but when he hears my voice he knows he has done wrong sometimes he tries to test me that's when i get my handy dandy fly swatter and i give him his space to run back in the house and he does tail between his legs because he knows he has done wrong. hes my baby,
2006-10-09 18:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lick the people first yourself and beat him to the punch!
2006-10-09 18:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When he does this "gently" grab his mouth, it helps if the tongue is sticking out a little, and say NO. It will take awhile but be patient and he'll get the message.
2006-10-09 18:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you start licking him, he'll understand their pain.
2006-10-09 18:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by Brian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some friends that don't taste so good.
2006-10-09 18:29:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its an all dog thang not just yours
2006-10-09 18:27:56 · answer #9 · answered by t_ibrahim 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋