How Do You Stop A Dog From Licking The Furniture?
Dogs will lick just about anything, even if it is just once. Not only do dogs enjoy licking themselves to clean paws, lick wounds or irritations, dogs will also lick household items such as furniture, carpet, walls and doors. If this becomes an issue and the dog is constantly licking the furniture, it may be time to watch the dog’s behavior more closely. Determine if the licking is related to an underlying condition or behavior that can be easily treated or modified. Take the dog to a veterinarian if the licking is persistent. The dog may be obsessive compulsive. If this is the case, medication can be prescribed to help control the urge to lick. Be sure all directions for administering medication to your dog are followed appropriately. Move the dog’s head away from the furniture and firmly tell the dog to stop. Do not yell or express anger. Be consistent each time the dog licks or attempts to lick the furniture. If the dog moves to another item in the house, move the dog’s head away ge
