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4Dogs · 08-23-2006, 08:20 AM

I used to have a large ridgeback (RIP) who did this. She could get very forceful if you asked her to stop

I'm happy to report that currently no one gives too many or two few licks/kisses in our house at the moment.

Julez · 08-23-2006, 08:25 AM

I love when Dolce gives me kisses! I've heard that it's a sign of deference to the leader, but I choose to believe it's love.

My mother hates the licking though, and she wants me to train Dolce not to lick. The problem is, I can't teach her that it's ok to lick me, but not anyone else, and I'm not giving up my kisses, so my mother will have to endure it.!

cole062005 · 08-23-2006, 09:22 AM

Cole is definately obsessive about it. I will have to be more stern in not letting him lick. Thanks so much for everyone's responses!

LoveyB · 08-23-2006, 09:34 AM

James is a licker alright!!!

FirstYorkie · 08-23-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cole062005

Cole is definately obsessive about it. I will have to be more stern in not letting him lick. Thanks so much for everyone's responses!

I don't think you have to be stern about it. I just think you should make sure that you aren't reinforcing that behavior and should reinforce non-licking behavior!

Nikko's_human · 08-23-2006, 10:48 AM

Just do what I do when Nikko is slobbering all over me. I gently direct him away from my face and tell him to sit down. Once he finally obeys, (I usually have to tell him a few times, he's a stubborn little one) I praise him like he did the greatest thing in the world. Maybe you can use treats. They catch on after a few times. Good luck!!

08-23-2006, 08:20 AM	#16
4Dogs YT Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 351	I used to have a large ridgeback (RIP) who did this. She could get very forceful if you asked her to stop I'm happy to report that currently no one gives too many or two few licks/kisses in our house at the moment. __________________ Loved by Roxy, Ruby & Bonnie Prince Charlie Robbie Piper Socrates,Sarah & Sam

08-23-2006, 09:34 AM	#19
LoveyB Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 282	James is a licker alright!!! __________________ ~Michelle~ ~James' Mom~

08-23-2006, 10:48 AM	#21
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 768	Just do what I do when Nikko is slobbering all over me. I gently direct him away from my face and tell him to sit down. Once he finally obeys, (I usually have to tell him a few times, he's a stubborn little one) I praise him like he did the greatest thing in the world. Maybe you can use treats. They catch on after a few times. Good luck!! __________________ NIKKO and his mommy NECEE

08-23-2006, 08:25 AM	#17
Julez Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 39	I love when Dolce gives me kisses! I've heard that it's a sign of deference to the leader, but I choose to believe it's love. My mother hates the licking though, and she wants me to train Dolce not to lick. The problem is, I can't teach her that it's ok to lick me, but not anyone else, and I'm not giving up my kisses, so my mother will have to endure it.!

08-23-2006, 09:22 AM	#18
cole062005 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 82	Cole is definately obsessive about it. I will have to be more stern in not letting him lick. Thanks so much for everyone's responses!