Stop Dog Licking When It Gets To Be Excessive

To stop dog licking, you are going to have to get to the root of the problem. It's usually one of two things. It's either a medical problem or a behavioral problem.

To stop dog licking, you are going to have to get to the root of the problem. It's usually one of two things. It's either a medical problem or a behavioral problem.

If its a medical problem, it's usually due to the fact that the dog may have some allergies.

This could be caused by where the dog sleeps, the kind of soap that you use when you bathe him, or some kind of odor in your home that he is not reacting well to.

Go take him to the vet to have the dog checked and see if its based on a medical problem such as an allergy. If that is the case, the vet will prescribe something for the dog and that should take care of that problem.

Sometimes, its as simple as the dog is too dirty and he is trying to clean himself. Give him a bath and see if it has a positive effect.

However, if that isn't the case, then chances are, it's based on some kind of behavioral reaction. In some cases, its just a basic need for attention.

The dog hopes you see him, and will come over to check on him. Give your dog a little more attention and see if this is the root cause of it. He also may be under stress.

This is fairly common for a new dog. Everything is new and different to the dog and he still hasn't gotten comfortable yet with his surroundings.

It also may just be a bad habit, like children who are anxious and bite their nails. The dog might be going a little stir crazy, and he may not be getting enough exercise.

Take a tennis ball and go outside and play fetch with him for a little bit. He'll release some of the nervous energy that he has, which will settle his nerves.

When you take home, really notice if it has made any difference. Unfortunately with something like this, there is no one solution that fits all problems. You are going to have to experiment a little bit.