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I have had dogs that liked to lick before, as well. It seems like it is just a habit that they start as a puppy, kind of like kids that start the terrible habit of chewing their fingernails down to the quick. As long as you allow them to do it, the habit will continue, both with the fingernail biters, and the dogs that lick incessantly. Sometimes, it is hard to stop the dogs from doing this bad habit, especially when you have been allowing them to do it, and they have it very ingrained; but if you are firm with them, and scold/stop them every time, even the most determined dogs will usually see the light and stop the behavior.
I have found that a squirt bottle does really well for stopping these behavior issues. It doesn't hurt the dog, but they don't like it, so if you tell them a firm NO, and then spray them, soon they will learn.
Do make sure there is not a medical reason for the licking, and always be sure the dog has fresh water. That is sometimes the reason they will lick you after a bath when your skin is wet.
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