Rinse your hands with "Listerine" original formula. the licking will stop. Use a fork more often

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My husband does not like licking, and we have tried just about everything we can to get Bindi to stop licking him. I think she does it out of nervousness and an act of submission. But when my husband tries to pet her, all she wants to do is to lick and lick and lick. when she licks, he immediately says no, but she is not connecting the licking with the no. Does anyone have some suggestions on how we could help her to understand he does not like to be licked.
She doesn't lick me at all, and quests she continually tries to lick. We have used bitter apple and it doesn't have much affect on her.
So, any help greatly appreciated. She is a very very smart dog, so I know once we make the connection she will get it.

She's connecting the "no" with her coming for affection, not with the licking. He's confusing the poor creature. All he as to do is pull his hands away until she calms down, then pet her.

Thanks Jennifer! That is my grandbaby...you can see the nick on his lip, (Hambone's tooth didn't go all the way through his face) and you can't see the one under his jaw. (He had a lovely black eye and bruises on his face from Hambone's head slap.)

Plucky little boy!

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. when she licks, he immediately says no, but she is not connecting the licking with the no.

What makes you think she isn't connecting the no to the licking?

Is it because she doesn't stop when he say's no?

Does she understand what no means? If she's doing something else un-acceptable and you say no does she stop right away or do you keep saying no until she stops the behaviour?

If she does understand the command "no" maybe his timing is off. He should be saying "no" the second he see's that she's attempting to lick, even before her tongue hits his hand.

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If she does understand the command "no" maybe his timing is off. He should be saying "no" the second he see's that she's attempting to lick, even before her tongue hits his hand.

This I think is key. If the licking has already started and lasted for a couple licks or more, which means the behavior must be okay in the dogs mind, then what is the "No" in relation to?

Timing is critical as dogs live in the moment.

Image this, you sit down at the dinner table and begin to eat. You've had a few mouthfuls and are enjoying yourself - then all of a someone looks at you and says "No!".

You'd be thinking, "No what?".

Now, on the other hand if you sat down at the table and picked up your fork and began to dive in but just before you touched the food someone looked at you and said "No!". Chances are you would stop and then wonder what was wrong with the food or that there must be something wrong with the food or something must be going on that needs your attention or.....

Similar concept. It's the inception of the act that needs to be corrected - you almost have to read your dogs mind. Do you ever just know that when your dog is sniffing around the floor (sometimes) that he needs to go out? And other times not and you just know - he's just sniffing?

Same kinda thing - you get a feel for it.

If the licking is really driving the hubby nuts, have him toss a ball or a treat across the room when the dog starts licking.

JUST like mouthing, the dog can be redirected from licking as well.

Wonderful advice. I have missed the "mark" on several occasions over the years with dogs and it always came to me, not the dog.

Timing is everything. After the fact can be very confusing. I am very guilty of having "slow" reflexes so I don't use "No" unless I observe and practice in my head the timing needed to stop a behavior and then I practice on something else first. Looks stupid, but I want my dogs to prosper as well as they can right now with the right methods of training. That takes practice on the human side first. (With me, a LOT of practice!)

We do this and it hasn't worked yet. She comes willingly to him every night, longing for attention, but when she begins licking, I mean serious licking, he immediately removes his hands and sends her away. He has tried just moving his hands, but she will even begin licking the air! She is very obedient and smart, but this is one thing we just can't reach her in. As soon as my husband puts his hands on her, she begins again.
So, we were wondering if anyone has had this problem and what they might have done.
Thanks

Bindi is very obedient and understands the word no. I will communicate your suggestion to my husband. When he can see her getting ready to lick, then act. Or I like the suggestion to redirect one as well.
thank you

My husbands timing could be off. He is new to dog training and isn't aware of their behavior as I am. (being around them all day, he being at work) I will suggest quicker timing.
Thank you everyone