I am not fond of being licked either to tell the truth. Especially on the face. So i understand. I guess i gently discourage, because Mary is a Kisser, a little quick one more a smooch then a scrub, and Bronki was a nudger, that i miss so bad i can almost feel him nuzzle and he just isn't here. Victor wanted to lick so i offer the back of my hand. HE seems to know i don't mind it there, or a quick lick of my arm but after that i rub ears or hold the head in my hands and rub the skin around the eyes, scratching the neck in all those blissful places, they feel too good to continue, anything to put a halt on being covered with spit. I wish i had better advice but diverting is all i have ever done and they seem to have gotten the hint. I have never scolded or pushed them away, that would be the wrongest of wrongs for such a show of love.