One thing that makes dogs wonderful is their lack of shame and inhibitions, such free spirits they are. These are traits you likely admire and may even celebrate in your dog; that is, until these traits lead him to look amorously at the leg of a dinner party guest, go to town on your child’s favorite toy, or start a love affair with a couch pillow.
But while this topic may cause a laugh or a snicker, it can be a real problem for owners, causing embarrassment and affecting your dog’s social life.
Why Dogs Do It:
Humping means different things to different dogs, and although it’s often done with other dogs, they can hump any kind of object (or person) at all. While it’s often a normal part of play behavior, especially for puppies, it can also be intended for sexual purposes or even dominance.
Most people don’t realize that this behavior isn’t limited to intact male dogs. Because humping is not always stem from sexual desire, female dogs and neutered/spayed dogs may still hump.
How Do I Stop My Dog From Humping?
If your dog starts humping for no apparent reason, take him to your veterinarian, as any dramatic behavioral change warrants a vet checkup
If you have an intact dog, consider neutering/spaying. Although neutering doesn’t always stop a dog from mounting, it does reduce his sexual motivation.
Unless you’re dealing with puppies at play, curtail this behavior as quickly as you can. Rather than correcting your pup for humping, though, which could draw attention to the behavior and lead your pup to do it more, redirect his attention with an Off command. And then another command like Sit or Down. The same guidelines apply if your dog is humping something other than another dog.
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