Comments on: How to Stop A Dog From Licking: Treatments for Too Much Tongue

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:01:53 +0000

In reply to Kimberly.

Hey, Kimberly.
A lot of dogs seem to focus their licking behavior on mouths, so your little four-footer doesn’t sound that unusual. At any rate, the tips and strategies discussed above should still help.
Best of luck — let us know how it goes!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:25:27 +0000

I have a very sweet long-haired chihuahua. He is potty trained to a litter like tray in our bathroom. He loves playing with our other dog and our cat. So, all that to say, really great dog. BUT, he consistantly tries to lick my mouth. He doesn’t want to lick anywhere else. Just my mouth. Anyone else that he sits on, he will try to lick their mouth’s as well. Again, only the mouth. He never licks hands, arms, cheeks, legs, toes, nothing. He only wants to lick a mouth. Sometimes he even pushes back really hard if I am pushing him away. I am going to see if I can order a kong (we currently live in South Korea) but I feel like I will have to wear it around my neck because wherever I go, he goes. Any suggestions? Thanks for the information. And, never listen to the not so nice commenters. 🙂

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:58:02 +0000

In reply to karen stein. Hey, Karen. I think you must have just missed some portions of the article. Kayla explains that it is important to find the root cause first, and then you can try some of the strategies she outlines. In your case, it seems that the licking may be related to a recent surgery. As long as your vet thinks the wounds are healing properly, it's probably wise to just move to management strategies, such as by fitting your dog with an e-collar until the behavior subsides. If that doesn't work, you simply may have to work with a behaviorist or trainer to address the issue. Best of luck!

By: karen stein

karen stein — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:43:22 +0000

Use more thought and research into your articles !! Most of us already know why they lick!! And telling my great pyreese no is a JOKE!!! YOU PROMISED IN UOUR HEADLINE HOW TO STOP. NOT WHY THEY LICK!!! MINE had his leg amputated 6 weeks ago and 2 vets don’t know why he won’t leave it s
Alone!!! Stop promising something you can’t give. Investing why is not NOT NOT SAYING HOW TO STOP!!

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:00:44 +0000

In reply to Reese Ollmann.

That does sound frustrating, Reese.
We’d make sure to mention the issue to your vet, just to be sure it isn’t health-related.
Assuming that it isn’t health related, we’d then recommend consulting with a behaviorist.
Best of luck!