Candi Campbell wrote 08/18/2016 08:48 AM Re: Excessive licking [Re: Cathy Goessman ] #401855 - 08/18/2016 08:48 AM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 03-28-2013 Posts: 1571 Loc: Offline	Quote: Cathy Goessman  Quote: Bob Scott My comment about stopping it from the start still stands but Kelly's comments above adds another level to the issue and I agree 100%. If a bad behavior doesn't stop after a couple of tries then it's time to dig deeper into the why. That's pretty much what I do. Approach it as a normal behavior and if it doesn't improve or the response is odd start looking at other possibilities. I've trained several dogs labeled "OCD" by vets for certain actions. Simple obedience training and a through grounding in the meaning of "NO" stopped it. There are absolutely dogs who have obsessions but I find that the label is WAY overused even by trained professionals who should know better. (Where is the "LIKE" button on here when you need one, LOL.)
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Christina Stockinger wrote 08/20/2016 08:10 AM Re: Excessive licking [Re: Christina Stockinger ] #401867 - 08/20/2016 08:10 AM
Christina Stockinger Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2015 Posts: 1619 Loc: Brazil, Bahia Offline	Just for information: Socks has already much bettered since my husband and I are really consistent in the way many of you described. She still tries licking though sometimes and I will keep an eye on this and also try to find out something which is more attrictive for her. Until now the best thing is a game. I'm also glad to know I must take in consideration the possibility of OCD, if it doesn't stop. I have also pushed through, that she will be in the kennel during the night. She seems to like her privacy there and rarely barks. Thanks to this the repeated matrimonial "war" is over. Thanks again to all for making me aware of the different measures I can try and the different possibilities which can cause such a behavior. “If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, then you are a leader” – Rudyard Kipling
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