Why is my dog obsessively licking other dogs? What can I do?

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My dog keeps licking obsessively to my brothers dogs. I tried to call her over to me after two licks and it’s still going on after 3 months. I don’t know what do now can someone help me of why this licking is so obsessed. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I’m wondering if the other dogs are intact (not spayed/neutered) as well and if some of this licking is related to hormones. Licking can also be a sign of submission. If the other dogs don’t seem bothered I’d let them sort it out themselves. If the other dogs snap and you’re worried about a fight I think unfortunately the only thing to do is to monitor them closely and continue to call and distract Pickles as you’ve been doing.

Why is my dog obsessively licking other dogs? What can I do?

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