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Why is my dog licking everyone excessively? How can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 50 lbs

My dog licks myself & other people excessively & I am not sure why. Why does she do this & what can I do to help reduce it?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 10th, 2019

Some dogs are just really enthusiastic about licking. Sometimes it can be caused by their bodies being itchy. I would have Mocha examined by a vet first to determine if there is a cause for itch. Then the vet can discuss itch treatments or behavior modification to help with the social licking.

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