Licking
Submitted by Earl1214 on September 16, 2013 - 5:01pmWe're having an issue with our boy's licking... As dog lovers, we are well aware and prepared for typical, loving displays of affection from our drooly boy 9 month old English bulldog Earl. That being said, he has taken things to another level. His licking has become nothing short of obsessive. It started a few months ago with licking our skin after putting lotoin on after a shower, & has now spread to licking legs at the dinner table, a spot on the floor/carpet/rug/furniture that may or may not have something on it, sometimes the wall and hardware on closet doors. All of this is tolerable, strange, but we were dealing. His latest "obsession" are the male parts of other dogs. He doesn't hesitate to REPEATEDLY lick the privates of our friends, family, & neighbors' dogs.
We are totally embarrassed and would really like to put an end to this behavior! Any ideas?? We've tried the obvious pulling him away, telling him "no", etc.
RAC
Please help with suggestions!
I should have changed my "subject", poor choice of words
RAC
I have been hoping someone would answer you!
I have had some of these issues. My oldest bulldog was a licker and I tried everything to stop him. I just gave up. I understand your concern. Keep posting this......I am hoping the forum is just slow!
found this when I googled!
Medical ReasonsGenerally, the amount of licking that qualifies as excessive depends on the dog's
owner. Some people love getting their hands or faces lapped at by dogs because it is understood to be an affectionate gesture. Other people find it very irritating or embarrassing. It is unreasonable to expect a dog never to lick, but it is also cause for concern if a dog spends a large portion of time licking everything in sight.
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Anxiety-Induced Excessive LickingEnglish bulldogs are prone to their own particular set of maladies. These include (but are not limited to) allergies
, bloat, hip dysplasia and cleft palate. These problems, along with others, may be the cause of excessive licking. For example, bloat is a life-threatening canine illness that requires veterinary attention -- food, air or fluid gets trapped in the stomach, which twists and cuts off blood to organs. Symptoms include attempts to vomit, strange behavior and licking.
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How to Curb LickingMany English bulldogs express anxiety through obsessive-compulsive, or "stereotypical," behaviors. A dog that is not getting enough attention or exercise will often become anxious, as will a dog stressed by a change in its environment (like a new puppy) or one that is not feeling well. For example, a deaf dog might be anxious because it can't hear people approaching and might respond to this stress by doing repetitive things, such as walking in circles or licking the couch incessantly.
If your bulldog's licking doesn't stem from a medical problem, you can take steps to reduce it. You can take your dog on more or longer walks to tire it out, you can leave your dog with a friend when you go out and you can spend time after work playing, grooming and training your dog. In addition, you can give your bulldog chewy toys and treats to occupy its mouth.
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/info_10027457_english-bulldog-lick-everything.html#ixzz2fBDxx5tF
I googled "how to stop a bulldog from licking"......
There is a lot of info out there.....it is a common problem. Hope this helps.