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dispatcher · 02-01-2011, 01:06 AM

Bitsy does the same thing when I get out of the shower!

chachi · 02-01-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Toollady

Is there any way to stop my yorkie from licking all the time ? I love him dearly but it drives me crazy.

It does me too especially in the face. When Jewels does it I move her face away and she gets the hint

Sweet Apple · 02-01-2011, 03:34 AM

I think it's cute how many moms say they have their ankles licked, when they get out of the shower...this saying that the babies are waiting, just outside the curtain lol...I always have a bathroom entourage lol...In fact, when they aren't sleeping, they're all following me around like the pied piper...I love the sound of those 12 little paws, on the wood floor, puttering through the house, behind me...I am never alone

bailie · 02-01-2011, 05:30 AM

sonny boy licks frantic when i lift him especially my dh, i was told its a reassurance thing, i would love to know what the experts say, my others lick my legs after bath but sonny boy its seems different

he is a nervous little man at the best of time, and has obsessive behavior, very interesting thread

Lil Sis · 02-01-2011, 07:40 AM

yes-- my three lick me and dh a lot. We call it kisses. The only one who goes to excess is Bailey-- I think it is almost like he is "marking" us.

Vinniedoggy · 02-01-2011, 07:47 AM

Alex does this too, although not too excessively. However, if I come back from a run, he will do just about anything to find a patch of salty skin and lick away. Cute for a few minutes, and then really annoying. However, he's really good about stopping if I tell him firmly to "stop."

Cha Cha · 02-01-2011, 08:07 AM

This may sound silly, but I read somewhere that licking (grooming) was a form of submission, and the pack leader (me, or you) must give permission to let them groom you. So by allowing them to groom or lick on you is permission. When you tell them "no" as I sometimes do, it even further establishes your control as the leader. I'm not talking about the happy greeting kisses but when they just start licking and don't stop. I just wonder if anyone else has heard this....may be another theory?????

gumbysuz · 02-01-2011, 05:11 PM

I believe excessive licking is a submissive behavior and can easily become compulsive. If it bothers you, you must control it, just like any other unacceptable behavior. In our house, we have a 3-lick rule to prevent Dori from boring holes in our skin. After 3 licks, we say "No" or "Stop" and withdraw our attention by putting her down or walking away. The little smartie learned fast enough to limit the licking. We tell friends and family to not allow it. It seems cute at first, but can rapidly become annoying. And, I really don't think it is good for the pooch. Also, her puppy class trainer says you should not allow a little dog to do what you would not allow a big dog to do. Again, I'm talking about annoying behavior. If you're thrilled with the licking (or any other behavior), you have less training to do.

gumbysuz · 02-01-2011, 05:18 PM

We always say, "Dori can't hold her 'licker'!"

megansmomma · 02-01-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cha Cha

This may sound silly, but I read somewhere that licking (grooming) was a form of submission, and the pack leader (me, or you) must give permission to let them groom you. So by allowing them to groom or lick on you is permission. When you tell them "no" as I sometimes do, it even further establishes your control as the leader. I'm not talking about the happy greeting kisses but when they just start licking and don't stop. I just wonder if anyone else has heard this....may be another theory?????

I have heard this too. Bogey and Doodlebug are both lickers and will lick my hands, arms and legs when they lay my me. I didn't realize it was their way of saying I was pack leader until I started to do some research. I also didn't realize that when I told them to stop and they did that was my giving permission. Whenever I tell them to stop they will. Pebbles never licks me but will do it to my husband.

Thee thees Mom · 11-24-2011, 07:27 PM

My little Thee thee does this to my hubby all the time but before he does, he crawls up my body and does this little tap on my cheek with his paw and then gives me licks on my lips dead on, then goes to my hubby's legs and he starts washing away! He'll stop after like an hour and then comes back to me to cuddle. He only licks me this way when I'm under the weather or have cramps I notice but he'll do my arms, not my legs like my Hubby. Is he grooming us?

southernbelle04 · 11-24-2011, 07:45 PM

KS is a big licker too! She licks my husband more than me, but we just call them puppy kisses. She can go to town on his mustache for hours if we let her. But we only let her for a few seconds and then say the word 'enough.' She is getting the hang of it.

Teresa Ford · 11-24-2011, 08:01 PM

Why Do They LICK So Much ?
Trainers study behavior and I have studied licking. I know we have to train therapy dogs NOT to lick. This is my personal thoughts about licking. 1. Affection, short little licks, show affection 2. Excitement, Rapid excited licking, is to calm down. We have trained our Yorkies that friendly nipping and mouthing is not acceptable. Some dogs will grab a toy to control this nipping behavior. 3. Grooming, Slow leisurely licking is mutual grooming behavior. They are grooming you, they can not hold a comb or brush, you but they can lick you. Some trainers call this parenting behavior. Both male and female [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]dogs [COLOR=green !important]lick[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] puppies and other dogs. 4.Ownership, Claiming licks are different in the tempo and manner. Often the dog will put both paws on the person claiming them and will sometimes jump to get to the face area. I have noticed that dogs who are allowed to do this claiming type licking may growl and even bite if interrupted. And they don't want others to show or get affection with their person. 5. Appeasement Licking is similar to what small [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]puppies[/COLOR][/COLOR] do to show they are humble and friendly. Sometime this type of licking is accompanied by submissive posture and even belly up position. 6. Enough Kisses is a gently spoken cue for them to stop licking. It is important to end the licking on your terms. I am surprised that people often bulk at this simple discipline. It is mentally healthy for your dog to know when enough is, is enough. Sometimes I can almost 'see' a dog sigh in relief when told Enough Kisses.

Thee thees Mom · 11-25-2011, 07:22 AM

Teresa that is fascinating! I now have a little insight to what Thee thee does to us. I thought it was grooming and it sure is. He grooms my hubby but gives me affection. My little Munchkin

snowbird · 11-25-2011, 05:30 PM

HaHa....My Bella has a tshirt with a martini glass on it and that is what it says

I can't control my licker. She gets quite the comments when she wears it when we go to happy hour.

02-01-2011, 01:06 AM	#16
dispatcher Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SC USA Posts: 672	Bitsy does the same thing when I get out of the shower! __________________ Beth, Bitsy Girl & Mookie

02-01-2011, 05:30 AM	#19
bailie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern ireland Posts: 947	is it a reassurance thing????? sonny boy licks frantic when i lift him especially my dh, i was told its a reassurance thing, i would love to know what the experts say, my others lick my legs after bath but sonny boy its seems different he is a nervous little man at the best of time, and has obsessive behavior, very interesting thread __________________ my beautiful sole mates,, beau,sonny,gino,frazer R.I.P my fallen angel bailie 97-2012

02-01-2011, 07:40 AM	#20
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	yes-- my three lick me and dh a lot. We call it kisses. The only one who goes to excess is Bailey-- I think it is almost like he is "marking" us. __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

02-01-2011, 07:47 AM	#21
Vinniedoggy YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 280	Alex does this too, although not too excessively. However, if I come back from a run, he will do just about anything to find a patch of salty skin and lick away. Cute for a few minutes, and then really annoying. However, he's really good about stopping if I tell him firmly to "stop." __________________ Andrea, Mom to Vinnie, Alex, and Guru

02-01-2011, 08:07 AM	#22
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	This may sound silly, but I read somewhere that licking (grooming) was a form of submission, and the pack leader (me, or you) must give permission to let them groom you. So by allowing them to groom or lick on you is permission. When you tell them "no" as I sometimes do, it even further establishes your control as the leader. I'm not talking about the happy greeting kisses but when they just start licking and don't stop. I just wonder if anyone else has heard this....may be another theory????? __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

02-01-2011, 03:34 AM	#18
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	I think it's cute how many moms say they have their ankles licked, when they get out of the shower...this saying that the babies are waiting, just outside the curtain lol...I always have a bathroom entourage lol...In fact, when they aren't sleeping, they're all following me around like the pied piper...I love the sound of those 12 little paws, on the wood floor, puttering through the house, behind me...I am never alone

02-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#23
gumbysuz Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WA state Posts: 250	I believe excessive licking is a submissive behavior and can easily become compulsive. If it bothers you, you must control it, just like any other unacceptable behavior. In our house, we have a 3-lick rule to prevent Dori from boring holes in our skin. After 3 licks, we say "No" or "Stop" and withdraw our attention by putting her down or walking away. The little smartie learned fast enough to limit the licking. We tell friends and family to not allow it. It seems cute at first, but can rapidly become annoying. And, I really don't think it is good for the pooch. Also, her puppy class trainer says you should not allow a little dog to do what you would not allow a big dog to do. Again, I'm talking about annoying behavior. If you're thrilled with the licking (or any other behavior), you have less training to do. __________________ Suzi & Dori Vicki, Meggie, Snookie, Peach

02-01-2011, 05:18 PM	#24
gumbysuz Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WA state Posts: 250	We always say, "Dori can't hold her 'licker'!" __________________ Suzi & Dori Vicki, Meggie, Snookie, Peach

11-24-2011, 07:27 PM	#26
Thee thees Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 2	My little Thee thee does this to my hubby all the time but before he does, he crawls up my body and does this little tap on my cheek with his paw and then gives me licks on my lips dead on, then goes to my hubby's legs and he starts washing away! He'll stop after like an hour and then comes back to me to cuddle. He only licks me this way when I'm under the weather or have cramps I notice but he'll do my arms, not my legs like my Hubby. Is he grooming us?

11-24-2011, 07:45 PM	#27
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	KS is a big licker too! She licks my husband more than me, but we just call them puppy kisses. She can go to town on his mustache for hours if we let her. But we only let her for a few seconds and then say the word 'enough.' She is getting the hang of it. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

11-24-2011, 08:01 PM	#28
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Why Do They LICK So Much ? Trainers study behavior and I have studied licking. I know we have to train therapy dogs NOT to lick. This is my personal thoughts about licking. 1. Affection, short little licks, show affection 2. Excitement, Rapid excited licking, is to calm down. We have trained our Yorkies that friendly nipping and mouthing is not acceptable. Some dogs will grab a toy to control this nipping behavior. 3. Grooming, Slow leisurely licking is mutual grooming behavior. They are grooming you, they can not hold a comb or brush, you but they can lick you. Some trainers call this parenting behavior. Both male and female [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]dogs [COLOR=green !important]lick[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] puppies and other dogs. 4.Ownership, Claiming licks are different in the tempo and manner. Often the dog will put both paws on the person claiming them and will sometimes jump to get to the face area. I have noticed that dogs who are allowed to do this claiming type licking may growl and even bite if interrupted. And they don't want others to show or get affection with their person. 5. Appeasement Licking is similar to what small [COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]puppies[/COLOR][/COLOR] do to show they are humble and friendly. Sometime this type of licking is accompanied by submissive posture and even belly up position. 6. Enough Kisses is a gently spoken cue for them to stop licking. It is important to end the licking on your terms. I am surprised that people often bulk at this simple discipline. It is mentally healthy for your dog to know when enough is, is enough. Sometimes I can almost 'see' a dog sigh in relief when told Enough Kisses. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

11-25-2011, 07:22 AM	#29
Thee thees Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 2	Teresa that is fascinating! I now have a little insight to what Thee thee does to us. I thought it was grooming and it sure is. He grooms my hubby but gives me affection. My little Munchkin

11-25-2011, 05:30 PM	#30
snowbird Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tide Head NB Canada Posts: 175	HaHa....My Bella has a tshirt with a martini glass on it and that is what it says I can't control my licker. She gets quite the comments when she wears it when we go to happy hour.