dog licking

Question
Hi, i have a twelve month old jack russell and she is the most excitable, loveable and affectionate pup i have ever had. However her manners leave a bit to be desired with the worst being her needing to show affection by licking. How would you recommend my stopping this without the need to stop her affection.

cheers
stephen

Answer
HI STEPHEN
THIS IS A NASTEY BAD HABIT, OTHER THAN GETTING A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WATER AND LITTLE VINEGAR IN IT AND SPRAYING WHEN SAYING NO, TRY GETTING SOME BITTER APPLE SPRAY, SPRAY WHOMEVER AND WHEREVER SHE IS LICKING.  SHE GETS A TASTE OF THIS AND SAY A FIRM, STOP!  THIS MIGHT DO THE TRICK.

DOGS CAN BE HIGHLY AFFECTIONATE AND NOT LICK PEOPLE.  GIVE HER A HUG, TELL HER SHE IS GOOD, WHEN SHE LICKS, TELL HER SHE IS A BAD GIRL, TO STOP NOW.  BE FIRM IN COMMANDS, PUT STINKY LOTION ON YOUR ARMS AND FACE TO STOP ALSO.  IT IS WORTH A TRY, AS U CAN ALWAYS WASH IT OFF.

WARM REGARDS
PATT
WWW.SCHREKNHAUS.COM