My pit is a big lover and he shows his affection by licking anybody he comes in contact with.....It is somewhat of an irritation.....any suggestions?
2007-12-13 07:01:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog does this alot to some people too. Its a dominance thing, i was told its "mild aggression". Its his way of saying "I can lick you anytime i want, what are you gonna do about it?".
In order to have him stop you have to establish top dog rank and he has to realize that YOU are top dog and not him, that goes for anyone that he trys to dominate - they have to show him who's boss.
I would suggest taking him for obedience lessons.
2007-12-13 07:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Gabriel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like separation anxiety. My very neurotic border collie was the same way. It'll take a little time but it's well worth it.... Invest in a wire kennel. Put the kennel in a room that your pup (hey, even old dogs like to feel young sometimes!) spends a lot of time in. Get him use to the kennel with you around but don't ever go into it. Then, place your pup in the kennel with a shirt or something else with your scent. Close the door and do some things around the room. Start at 15 minute intervals several times a day until he starts getting comfortable with the kenneling idea. Once he starts to realize that the kennel's a safe haven for him, then start leaving him in there and leave the room. Keep talking to him but move about the house. Once he calms down to that, then start being quiet... only allowing him to hear your actions. Then graduate to going outside, etc. Good luck!
2016-05-23 10:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is to teach him to stop without causing him to resent people. It is wonderful to have a happy, social dog and you don't want to ruin that in the process. I would allow him one or two licks and then say "that is enough." The best way to get him to stop without turning meeting people into a negative experience is to divert his attention by having him do something different instead. Have him lay down, or shake hands. Many dogs do the incessant licking because they are a little too excited about the person they are greeting. It might help to let him greet only after he's had a little time to calm down. Have him lay down and wait for a few minutes before allowing him to approach. Then tell him "Enough!" as a cue that he needs to stop licking.
2007-12-13 07:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Tami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look a pitbull who doesn't eat people! See they do exhist! I wish everyone saying pitbulls are evil could read this. It is a shame the bad rep they've gotten.
Ok to your question. My puppy loves to lick. I firmly tell her "no lick" and tap her nose with my finger. Since she is a pup, she really just wants something in that little mouth of hers, so I'll grab a toy and give that to her.
2007-12-13 07:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by Loves Dogs 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is it only irritating to you, or also to your guests? Train him to the command of ''leave it'', for then when you want him to leave something (or someone) alone, he'll listen.
In response to another 'answer'...since when is licking a form of dominance/aggression? Last I knew, that's actually a sign of submission.
2007-12-13 07:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha....it will be a tough habit to break him of...all 3 of my dogs had the same bad habit. Teach him the 'leave it' command. It will take him some time, but it will break him of making out with your guests. Be sure that you are consistant in your corrections and that your guests correct him as well.
2007-12-13 07:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My pup has\had the same issue. I made sure to teach him the "no" and "stop" commands. when he learned those its easy to make him stop licking people when I want him to.
2007-12-13 07:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ray E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that he is just trying to show affection, he loves you guys! But if you must try to curb his behavior, tell him no..he'll get the idea hopefully.
2007-12-13 07:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have a spray that they sell at petsmart that makes things taste bitter if he tries to lick spray alittle on the hand and make him lick it to make him not like it.
2007-12-13 07:04:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jason K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him no and be consistent. Make sure to tell others to correct him as well.
2007-12-13 07:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋