| Have you ever wondered why your slobbering dog | | | | your dog's way of reassuring himself that you're still |
| always seems to want to lick you on your face or | | | | his pack leader, and that everything is OK in his world. |
| mouth? Although your dog isn't really doing it to | | | | How Can I Stop Dog Licking? |
| gross you out, excessive licking in dogs is still one of | | | | Although a slobbering dog is a normal thing, most |
| many bad dog habits you don't want to | | | | people would rather not have a dog plant a big wet |
| encourage. | | | | one on their mouths. How can you control |
| Some folks don't seem to mind it much, but most | | | | excessive licking in dogs? |
| people are totally turned off by this common dog | | | | First, don't punish your dog for licking your face. |
| behavior. In this article, we're going to look at | | | | This is a natural thing for him to do, and he'll be |
| reasons why dogs lick people's faces and mouths, | | | | confused and hurt if you punish him for it. When |
| and how to stop dog licking in these areas. | | | | your dog starts to lick your face or mouth, simply |
| | | | say, "no lick," and turn around and walk away. |
| Face Licking In Dogs Is Completely Natural | | | | Totally ignore him for a couple of minutes. Don't |
| Canine licking has its roots in the wild. Puppies in | | | | look at him or talk to him. Your dog wants your |
| wolf and coyote packs lick the mouths of the adults | | | | attention, and if you withdraw it, he'll learn that if he |
| in order to get fed. A young puppy isn't able to | | | | licks your face, you won't pay attention to him, so |
| digest meat well. The adults in the pack eat meat | | | | he'll stop doing it. |
| from their prey. When they return to the pack, the | | | | Be sure that everyone in the household is on the |
| puppy licks his mom's or dad's mouth in order to | | | | same page. If your kids think having your dog lick |
| stimulate regurgitation of the meat, which by now is | | | | their faces is great fun, and they continue to allow |
| partially digested. This is puppy chow in the wild. | | | | him to do it, you'll never get him trained. |
| Aren't you glad you can go to the grocery store to | | | | Consistency is the key to companion dog training. |
| buy dog food? | | | | Excessive licking in dogs is one of many bad dog |
| Dogs also lick each other's faces to show respect, | | | | habits. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior, |
| especially to the pack leader. There's a well-defined | | | | you'll want to find a good dog trainer. But that can |
| social ranking within a wild dog pack, and members of | | | | be very expensive. What's your alternative? A |
| the pack always know who the dominant dog is. | | | | good dog behavior course can work wonders. Look |
| Although people find face-licking distasteful, it's really | | | | for a course that includes a consultation with an |
| a good thing that your dog is showing his submission | | | | experienced dog trainer, and that has a forum where |
| to you as the alpha male (or female). | | | | you can get advice from other dog owners. |
| Your dog also licks your face to show his affection | | | | What's stopping your from taking the next step to |
| for you. Your dog will greet you by licking you | | | | stop dog licking now? |
| when you return home after an absence. This is | | | | |