My dog licks a lot! Whenever she sees skin, she would lick it. A few days ago, she licked so much I got an irritation. Is there a way to teach my dog to stop licking SO MUCH. When you have a dog like mine, you forget that a dog kisses you when they lick.
2006-10-30 12:53:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
At any pet store you should be able to find a Green Apple Spray. It is non toxic but dogs absolutely HATE the taste. Start to condition your dog by covering all available skin with clothing except your hands. Spray your hands with the green apple spray. She will soon Begin to associate licking people skin with that atrocious taste. Reward her with praise and treats when there is available skin to lick and she does not. MOST IMPORTANT keep at it ! it may take a bit of time to learn this new routine
2006-10-30 13:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by razbora03 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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Is there a way to teach my dog to stop licking a lot?
My dog licks a lot! Whenever she sees skin, she would lick it. A few days ago, she licked so much I got an irritation. Is there a way to teach my dog to stop licking SO MUCH. When you have a dog like mine, you forget that a dog kisses you when they lick.
2015-08-19 11:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bitter spray (which you should be able to find in most pet stores) would probably be the first and easiest step. But if that doesn't work, or if you don't like the idea of having to spray something on your skin, you could try these methods:
I have no personal experience with this method in particular, but a good friend of mine was able to train her dog to stop licking by holding the dog's tongue when she stuck it out to lick her. It sounds weird, and you have to be kind of quick to do it, but since most dogs are pretty sensitive in the mouth area it seemed to make sense. The key is to apply light pressure - as to not hurt the dog, but enough to get your point accross (it'll take a few times).
Another tip that was given to me by an actual trainer was to teach the dog to give/receive affection at the appropriate times. For instance, the dog should always be in the "sit" or "down" position when the owner/human pets the dog or shows it affection. If your dog gets too crazy with the return affection or licking, you should stop petting, pull your hands up and away, and say "NO" firmly. If she starts licking at your face, turn your head away with hands still up, step back, and say "NO" again. And don't return to petting until your dog calms down. I actually tried this with my dog and it helped pretty well, as she was not only very affectionate with the licking, but in a very "paws-on" sort of way as well.
I hope I was able to help in some way. Good luck to you and your pup!
2006-10-30 13:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by caseys_fan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Using taste aversion would be one method - meaning you would have to apply some sort of spray or paste to your skin. It's important to diagnose the motiviation of the licking. It could be a symptom of separation anixety, it could be that it was previously reinforced by you intentionally or unintentionally. Using force, pain or other "alpha" type correction will not solve your problem. It might momentarily interrupt the behavior but it would teach the dog alternative responses. Plus using corrective punishment has behavioral fallout.
If you can interrupt the behavior with Ah-Ah or NO - then immediately provide the dog with something it might enjoy. You might also want to give a warning cue and if she stops - praise and reward - if she doesn't stop them it's cause for a "time-out" - remove the dog from your presence - put it in an exercise pen, a crate, outside, in another room for a few seconds and then release the dog. Repeat for any infraction.
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2006-10-30 13:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This worked for me. "No! No licking! Bad!" And I would hold their mouth closed for a few seconds while saying it. All three of my dogs stop licking when I tell them to now. They still give me kisses when ask for them though :)
2006-10-30 13:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by Shayna 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No I don't think so
Dogs will be dogs
2006-10-30 13:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by Doug P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the pet store and buy sour apple spray ... non toxic of course.. spray it on the area there licking.. they'll stop
2006-10-30 12:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by sasssa_frassa 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
she is trying to tell you that she loves you. she may be trying to say that she is scared or uncomfortable with her environment and is trying to reassure herself. if you are very worried or annoyed go to a vet they would recommend a treatment for her. i would have to say that Bitter Apple is your best best for an over the counter application.
you can order it from here:
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?R=4252&Nav=1&N=0&Ntt=bitter+apple&sku=16462&familyID=2094&
2006-10-30 13:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by gallopingboo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's a sign of affection and there's probably no way 2 stop her from doing it,sorry.
2006-10-30 12:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
yeah, rub red peppers on your skin. my friend says that when a dog does that that he/she is grooming you and treating you like the Alpha Dog. watch "Dog Whisperer" for more info.
2006-10-30 13:01:45 · answer #10 · answered by keith 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋