There are a few different approaches you can take to help stop a dog from licking people. One approach is to give the dog a chew toy or treat whenever it starts licking people. This will redirect the dogs attention from licking people to the toy or treat. Another approach is to teach the dog a leave it command and reward it with a treat when it follows the command. You can also try using a taste deterrent such as bitter apple spray or lemon juice on the persons skin to discourage licking. Finally, you can train the dog to associate licking people with an unpleasant experience, such as a loud noise or a spray of water.
