Guest PaulEmandStan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Cripes our hound can make a lot of racket licking himself! This happens throughout the day as he grooms which is never normally a problem but when he starts at 3am it can actually wake us up! What's the best way to persuade him that darkness = no licky? Currently we grin and bear it until one of us gets up and puts something inbetween him and the park he is licking (ie a cuddly toy) but this is naturally a bit of a pain!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I just yell out "Buddy STOP IT!!!" Works for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulEmandStan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I just yell out "Buddy STOP IT!!!" Works for us. That works once or twice but eventually he ignores us, when everything else he is very well trained on! Usually if we seperate him from the bit he's licking (it's usually a foot or his "shoulder") then he stops. The sly little bugger sometimes does it really quietly after he's been told off, so quiet you don't know for sure if he is...they say greyhounds aren't the brightest, no-one told Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'd probably stick a muzzle with a stool guard on him at bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We just yell "stop licking!" until she does. Eventually she learned what "Laika! Stop Licking!" means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 If he's licking that much during day and night, it could be because of a food allergy or else because of nervous tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Summit makes the most irritating noises licking his boy parts. Drives me nuts. I just say his name in a "tone". Sometimes I have to remind him 2 minutes later. Then that's the end of it. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Lea, our girl, usually sleeps next to my husband's side of the bed. Sometimes she licks the wall - I think because our boy, Elliott is on our bed and she isn't, or maybe she gets cold or feels lonely or insecure ... who knows? I usually ask my husband to see if she is licking herself or the wall - usually, she stops once he turns the light on and gives her a couple of pets and a blanket. Elliott does this occasionally too ... His bed is next to a power outlet, so I put baby safety covers on the outlets ... he definitely does it when he is jealous that Lea is on the bed - he will also come and whine at us individually to let us know we should kick her off and let him up ... little stinker. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 If he's licking that much during day and night, it could be because of a food allergy or else because of nervous tension. I agree with this. Make sure there's not a medical reason for his licking before you try to do any type of training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Summit makes the most irritating noises licking his boy parts. Drives me nuts. I just say his name in a "tone". Sometimes I have to remind him 2 minutes later. Then that's the end of it. Same here. I don't even raise my voice. In fact, it's softer than usual but it's serious, very, very serious. The difference in my voice &/or just having someone speak suddenly when we are normally silent seems to stop the activity immediately. Occasionally I need to give a reminder, usually with a new hound, but often one word is all it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulEmandStan Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 He had a full health check about a fortnight ago and was in full health but we have moved recently. That said he's always been a licker as far as I remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amyb Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Potter does this too, but only at night. It's crazy how LOUD it is! If it goes on for more than just a few minutes I'll yell 'quit!' at him. He'll usually stop, sigh *really* loud to get his point across, and then fall back asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kahjul Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 All 3 of mine do this on occasion. The lab is by far louder than the greys. I quietly say the culprits name and 'quit'. The 2 we've had for awhile stop immediately, the new girl still takes a couple reminders. Ive even tossed a stuffie toy in her direction for emphasis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm watching this topic to see what responses you get. I have an obsessive licker. She has no medical issues. I "think" it's a comfort thing for her- borderline OCD. She'll lick her leg, or the couch, or her bedding, or MY bedding as she's falling asleep - and keep licking in her sleep! To the point where there's a soggy spot - that made me think for a while she was peeing in her sleep and had a full vet check for that - to find out - no it was wetness from licking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PaulEmandStan Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 We thought we had a patch of damp on the wall. But no, it's just where Stan had licked it. I think he was checking it wasn't food, he'll try again tomorrow no doubt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) I'm watching this topic to see what responses you get. I have an obsessive licker. She has no medical issues. I "think" it's a comfort thing for her- borderline OCD. She'll lick her leg, or the couch, or her bedding, or MY bedding as she's falling asleep - and keep licking in her sleep! To the point where there's a soggy spot - that made me think for a while she was peeing in her sleep and had a full vet check for that - to find out - no it was wetness from licking. Yes, this can happen. My new boy uses licking as a comforting thing, like a child will suck their thumb. Stan's licking the wall is a similar bahavior (no, he wasn't testing to see if it was food). Zhivaya has been home for seven weeks. He was an extremely shy/spooky dog. With time his nervousness/anxiety level is decreasing, and hopefully the licking will decrease too. He mostly licks after meals and in the late evening. We are also using redirection to help attenuate the licking. Edited March 2, 2013 by grey_dreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest itsagreytlife Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I would agree with those that say this is a comfort thing or tension reliever. My dogs can lick at night (ugh, the first night with Selah was a nightmare) so I either use light, easier-to-put-on jammies (the kind that drape over their backs & then velcro around or under), or just throw a light blanket on them. It stops them and if they manage to get around the blanket later, I throw it back on. Works everytime for me! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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