If this is the problem your dog needs more exercise and mental stimulation.
Dog licking floor.
While a snack may temporarily help if it s caused by acid buildup it s important to find the exact cause and address the underlying problem.
The origins of floor licking may be innocent enough your dog may have started it after meals when there were yummy crumbs on the floor but such purposeful licking isn t an obsessive or compulsive behavior.
Dogs like to lay on the floor sofas and beds just anything they find comfortable.
In such manner most dogs will lick anywhere they want to lie down be it floor or couch but when the linking becomes too much that raises concern.
If you find your dog licking the floor all the time k9 of mine says you should first make sure the flooring is clean from food or cleaning product residue to ensure your dog isn t trying to lick something specific off the ground clean the area well with vinegar and water and be sure to rinse thoroughly with just water.
Obsessive floor licking can also be caused by boredom.
If your dog has excess energy stored with no way to release it many problem behaviors can occur such as chewing digging and licking.
If your vet rules out health problems assume your doggy s obsessive floor licking is a behavioral matter.