Medication may be used as a tool in conjunction with training. Pharmaceutical treatment may even be used temporarily while your dog goes through training and behavior modification. It's usually relatively harmless to let your dog lick you. However, don't believe the old myth that dogs' mouths are cleaner than humans' mouths. They most definitely are not!
Dogs' mouths contain a lot of natural bacteria, which is part of the reason dog bites are so dangerous. However, this bacteria probably won't cause harm unless it gets into an open wound. But hey, you might just think it's gross. And that's okay. You might think dog kisses are disgusting. Or, you might just feel like enough is enough.
Getting your dog to stop licking you and others is usually a matter of denying attention when it does it. Stop touching your dog or looking at it. Turn your head away. Get up and walk away if you need to. As soon as the licking stops, reward it with attention, affection, or even treats. In time, your dog will usually get the point, that licking is undesired behavior.
If you want the occasional gentle kiss from your dog, you can train your dog by attaching a word or phrase such as "kiss" or "gimme sugar" to the behavior. Reward the gentle kiss, say on the cheek or chin or maybe just your hand depending on your preferences.
Then deny attention if the licking it gets out of hand. Dogs in a strange situation, such as at the vets, may lick the face of a stranger to try and determine their intentions, or to appease i. If you watch the canine-human interaction, short sharp licks to the chin or nose, with wide eyes and ears back is a sign the licks are inquisitive or submissive. It might sound disgusting but to a dog our skin can be a world of smells and flavours.
Regardless of the cause of the licking, most people will respond to a big sloppy kiss in a positive way. Whether you squeal and wave your hands, or embrace your dog with extra ear scratches and cuddles, we tend to react in a way that dogs enjoy. Animals are finely attuned to our responses, and over time this positive feedback will encourage licking as a form of greeting.
Often, the litter will lick the puppy too which will improve their packs bond. Both puppies and adult dogs naturally show affection by licking both people and other dogs.
Dogs tend to use their nose and mouth to pick up a lot of information and because of this, they will sometimes lick another dog's urine or faeces as a way of understanding what they're smelling more. Probably one of the biggest factors is that you taste good. In the wild, wolves would lick their mothers face when they wanted to feed as the mother would regurgitate food from their hunt. Dogs nowadays will often lick the mouth and face of dogs they meet as a form of communication.
They may lick their owners or the face of a stranger or other dog to figure out their intentions too. This is not just for dogs either, you'll often see dogs lick the face of people too to try and work out what their intentions are or to show submission. To further this, when a dog licks it releases endorphins which makes the dog feel calm and comforted.
A very subtle, but effective, way of communicating as a dog. Anxiety issues can be more difficult to address, and you might want to seek advice from your veterinarian or a certified animal behaviorist.
Similar to chewing, licking can be a way for dogs to check out their surroundings. This is especially true for young puppies who use their mouths to explore the world like human babies. You have trained them that licking equals positive attention. When your dog tries to lick you, keep your face away from that tongue and wait until your pup settles down before praising them. As our puppies grow up, they are taught not to bite when they roughhouse with other dogs or people. Licking can also be a sign of respect and a way of letting you know that you are the trusted pack leader.
But this is not healthy for you or your dog. For instance, a study in Japan showed that gum disease-causing bacteria can be transferred from dogs to humans and vice versa from those kisses. Dogs also tend to put their noses in some rather yucky places, like the garbage can or things they find along the side of the road.
Plus, they lick and eat things you wouldn't dream of putting near your mouth, such as rotten food or dog poop. This means those kisses could put you at risk for getting sick. Mary Beth Leininger said, "The short answer…no.
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