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JaXon · 01-21-2009, 05:39 PM

Hello ALL!!!

My baby boy Jaxon is a LICKER.... when i say he licks EVERYTING all the time, I am not kidding. Sure dogs lick and some lick often but Jaxon is a different case. I times him today, he licked my arm for 7 minutes and 15 seconds!! He only stopped because I moved away! He licks the kitchen floor (obvious reasons), the dresser, body parts, himself, potty pads, sofas NONSTOP! At first I thought he was thirsty but his little nose is always wet, then I thought he may just like the saltiness of the skin, but that doesnt explain his licking of objects. I googled it (which I probably shouldn't have) and ppl said he may have neurological issues

He's licking me right now! Has anyone experienced this licking addiction?

sheila246 · 01-21-2009, 05:55 PM

I have the same problem, with my boomer, a few nites ago we went bye bye to pick up my daughter after a ball game. He started licking me the seats the console anything he could and he is still doing it, I thought the same thing he must be thirsty, but his bowl is always filled, and his nose is wet also. It has been such a big problem for my husband, it irritates him, so I guess I am going to have to take him to the vet. If I find anything out I'll let you know.

Sheila

Patti · 01-21-2009, 07:31 PM

My Cali has it. She licks the carpet, bedspread etc. Can drive you crazy after awhile.

LauraLove · 01-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Bentley does this too, but only when hes tired or just wakes up. Its kinda cute actually. i think its a comfort thing cause he presses and "kneads" my arm or the blanket with his paws like a cat does. after a while the licking of my arm gets annoying but ill usually just give him a different part of my arm to lick cause it feels weird when he licks the same spot for too long hehehe

Nikki+2 · 01-22-2009, 11:24 AM

My Gracie is like that and my mom has her brother and he's the same way.

chachi · 01-22-2009, 11:37 AM

My Jewels is a crazy licker too

mscat · 01-22-2009, 12:05 PM

My Suzi loves to lick people all the time! Problem is not everybody like puppy kissess! I personlly do not think their is anything wrong with it. But, I sometimes don't want to be licked in the face . LOL .

Nikki+2 · 01-22-2009, 12:55 PM

LOL, nobody ever has the solution to this but at least we know we're not alone.

Mymimi9 · 01-23-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

My Suzi loves to lick people all the time! Problem is not everybody like puppy kissess! I personlly do not think their is anything wrong with it. But, I sometimes don't want to be licked in the face . LOL .

YESSSS my Mia licks ALLLLLL the time!! It is crazy. She goes on like these lick attacks with everybody. And I totally agree with you for some reason everyone doesnt like it. I dont mind it myself.. But she doesnt care! She will kiss you anyway.LOL it is too funny.

She licks the floor,a table arm,my face, my arm..everything. Almost like she wants to make sure its not food that she can eat. LOL

JoeyP · 01-23-2009, 11:37 AM

You need to determine between your dog just licking every once in a while to be friendly
or obsessive licking where it is just a compulsive behavior like thumb sucking in a child
If you think it might be compulsive it's usually because they aren't stimulated enough and the licking is a way for them to calm themselves
try to get him tuckered out
go for long walks
take him to the dog park
play fetch
and see if the licking diminishes

01-21-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
JaXon Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Smyrna, Georgia Posts: 37	I should have named him LICKSTER :( Hello ALL!!! My baby boy Jaxon is a LICKER.... when i say he licks EVERYTING all the time, I am not kidding. Sure dogs lick and some lick often but Jaxon is a different case. I times him today, he licked my arm for 7 minutes and 15 seconds!! He only stopped because I moved away! He licks the kitchen floor (obvious reasons), the dresser, body parts, himself, potty pads, sofas NONSTOP! At first I thought he was thirsty but his little nose is always wet, then I thought he may just like the saltiness of the skin, but that doesnt explain his licking of objects. I googled it (which I probably shouldn't have) and ppl said he may have neurological issues He's licking me right now! Has anyone experienced this licking addiction?

01-21-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My Cali has it. She licks the carpet, bedspread etc. Can drive you crazy after awhile. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
LauraLove Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 160 Blog Entries: 1	Bentley does this too, but only when hes tired or just wakes up. Its kinda cute actually. i think its a comfort thing cause he presses and "kneads" my arm or the blanket with his paws like a cat does. after a while the licking of my arm gets annoying but ill usually just give him a different part of my arm to lick cause it feels weird when he licks the same spot for too long hehehe __________________ ~LauraandBentley~

01-22-2009, 11:24 AM	#5
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	My Gracie is like that and my mom has her brother and he's the same way. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

01-22-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My Jewels is a crazy licker too __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-21-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
sheila246 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lindsay, OK, USA Posts: 2	I have the same problem, with my boomer, a few nites ago we went bye bye to pick up my daughter after a ball game. He started licking me the seats the console anything he could and he is still doing it, I thought the same thing he must be thirsty, but his bowl is always filled, and his nose is wet also. It has been such a big problem for my husband, it irritates him, so I guess I am going to have to take him to the vet. If I find anything out I'll let you know. Sheila

01-22-2009, 12:05 PM	#7
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	My Suzi loves to lick people all the time! Problem is not everybody like puppy kissess! I personlly do not think their is anything wrong with it. But, I sometimes don't want to be licked in the face . LOL . __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-22-2009, 12:55 PM	#8
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	LOL, nobody ever has the solution to this but at least we know we're not alone. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

01-23-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
JoeyP YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA Posts: 1,005	You need to determine between your dog just licking every once in a while to be friendly or obsessive licking where it is just a compulsive behavior like thumb sucking in a child If you think it might be compulsive it's usually because they aren't stimulated enough and the licking is a way for them to calm themselves try to get him tuckered out go for long walks take him to the dog park play fetch and see if the licking diminishes __________________ Mike and Zach's Dadd