For some dogs licking can be a friendly dominance (according to Brian Kilcommons, a dog trainer) He advocates putting on a leash and telling your dog "no lick". If the dog stops, you should praise her verbally. If she doesn't you should give her a corrective snap of the training collar, then praise if she withdraws.

Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson's book
"Good Owners, Great Dogs" if a good reference book you might want to check out.

[This message has been edited by RachelJ (edited February 09, 2001).]