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Why won't my dog stop licking?

Dee Hoult
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Dee Hoult is the CEO of Applause Your Paws, Inc., South Florida's largest privately-owned dog training company. With over 15 years of experience, Dee specializes in correcting dog behavior problems by providing engaging, positive education and non-intimidating training. Dee holds a BS in Marine Science and Biology and an MBA from the University of Miami. She is a credentialed Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a credentialed Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Applied Behavior Consultants (IAABC). In 2018, Dee was a finalist for Woman of the Year for the Women in the Pet Industry Awards.

Dee Hoult

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

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Your dog may lick if they're anxious or bored. Make sure they're getting enough play time and affection to keep them happy and healthy. If that doesn't help, I suggest you see a vet to make sure your dog doesn't have any underlying health conditions.

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My one dog keeps licking the other dog's armpits until they're red and raw. What can I safely put on the victim that won't harm her that will deter the other from this behavior?

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Yikes! I would put antiperspirant spray on it so it won't burn. Lead the licking dog to another room so it will be distracted when you spray it on. Just don't get it in its eyes.

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My dog licks the furniture himself, me and other people, really everything and he doesn't seem to want to play with his toys. What can I do to stop him?

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Get him a toy that he's interested in or get him something distracting like an organic healthy bone.

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I have given my dog a toy and she doesn't have fleas and she still licks everything. Can you please give me an answer to help me?

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Go to a store with bad breath behavior spray and spray it on the main things you don't want her to lick. Then she will get used to it as a "not tasty smell" and will avoid it.

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My dog is always licking her private parts. What should I do?

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That is normal canine behavior. Get her spayed if she isn't; that will cut down on the behavior.

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