How to get your dog to stop licking?

If your dog is licking your skin for attention or affection, removing that reward may help curb this obsessive behavior. Don't scold your dog. Even a negative reaction is still, in your dog's mind, a reaction to her excessive licking behavior. read more

For example, teach your dog to shake, sit up, lie down or roll over to get your attention. In this way, your dog can still get your attention without licking you. To complete this training, you need to outmatch your dog’s persistency when it comes to incessant licking. To be successful, you must be consistent in not allowing your dog to lick you. read more

In order for Gina to stop her obsessive licking, she needs to be properly exercised and fulfilled. She has become fixated on licking, and you need to help Gina redirect that frustration into dog exercise and ultimately, balance. You should also take a look at how you have been reacting to the licking. read more