There are a few things you can do to help stop your dog s tendency to lick the floor or everything else they see.
Dog will not stop licking floor.
Walk your dog daily at the very least and try to run swim or bike with him.
If the licking is not associated with a medication condition then you can try to manage the compulsive behavior by creating a relaxing environment and stimulating your dog on a daily basis.
Marty says this problem is called excessive licking of surfaces also known as els and as healthy pets reports a canadian study recently found that a majority of dogs with.
Some dogs who start licking surfaces excessively will not stop with the floor or wall but you may also notice your dog is licking his blanket excessively keeps licking your furniture or won t stop licking his paw.
Since most dogs hate the smell of citrus washing with a citrus scented soap may keep your dog from licking your skin as well.
Also consider it s not a good idea to let him lick the floors or carpets if you use chemical cleaning products.
If your dog is persistently licking his paws it clearly indicates that something.
If this is the problem your dog needs more exercise and mental stimulation.
The origins of floor licking may be innocent enough your dog may have started it after meals when there were yummy crumbs on the floor but such purposeful licking isn t an obsessive or compulsive behavior.
Changing your dog s licking behavior.
One of the most important is to be extremely careful when eating.
Dogs who suffer from els or excessive licking syndrome will not only lick carpets but they will lick all kinds of surfaces.
Fortunately for some dogs these licking episodes are short lived.
Stop what you are doing stand up and leave the room if the dog won t stop licking you.
Try not to let any crumbs fall to the floor where your dog will be tempted to lick them up.
Obsessive floor licking can also be caused by boredom.
Once it becomes obsessive your pooch s floor licking is considered a stereotypy.
Don t scold the dog as this can create a negative reinforcement and actually make the problem worse.
If your dog has excess energy stored with no way to release it many problem behaviors can occur such as chewing digging and licking.
Licking the floor to catch that food scrap that escaped your pan in the kitchen doesn t equal an obsession even if your pup starts licking before the food hits.
Now just imagine what your dog may be going through.
For many dogs these licking episodes end with the dog vomiting and then feeling better but for some dogs it may last quite long.
It is a dog s compulsive behavior which can be distressing for dog.
Well paw licking is a common problem that many pet owners have to deal with.
