{"id":19563,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:46","slug":"how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I stop my dachshund from licking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dachshund_from_licking\" title=\"How do I stop my dachshund from licking?\">How do I stop my dachshund from licking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking\/#Why_does_dog_lick_everything_all_the_time\" title=\"Why does dog lick everything all the time?\">Why does dog lick everything all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking\/#How_can_I_stop_my_dog_licking_everything\" title=\"How can I stop my dog licking everything?\">How can I stop my dog licking everything?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dachshund-from-licking\/#Why_do_dachshunds_lick_blankets\" title=\"Why do dachshunds lick blankets?\">Why do dachshunds lick blankets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dachshund_from_licking\"><\/span>How do I stop my dachshund from licking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you believe that your Dachshund is licking for attention, stop rewarding the behavior. Instead of looking at your dog and saying their name when they are licking, simply <b>walk away or do something else that will distract them, without directly acknowledging the situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_dog_lick_everything_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why does dog lick everything all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs lick <b>to soothe irritated skin, which can be caused by a skin issue, allergic reaction, or injury. Additionally, it can be a way to deal with pain from conditions like arthritis. Unfortunately, all of that licking can lead to more irritation and complications like infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stop_my_dog_licking_everything\"><\/span>How can I stop my dog licking everything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try ignoring the behavior completely. Playtime: If boredom is the cause, extra playtime and daily long walks could be the cure. Bitter Spray: If the rest fails, you can try spraying the areas he licks with an unpleasant tasting spray that is designed to stop dogs from chewing and licking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dachshunds_lick_blankets\"><\/span>Why do dachshunds lick blankets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Occasional licking to relieve anxiety is perfectly normal. But if your dog continues to lick, it could turn into an obsessive-compulsive habit. Licking carpets or blankets is another <b>indication that the behavior is rooted in anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I stop my dachshund from licking?Why does dog lick everything all the time?How can I stop my dog licking everything?Why do dachshunds lick blankets? How do I stop my dachshund from licking? If you believe that your Dachshund is licking for attention, stop rewarding the behavior. 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