Do some dogs have homosexual tendency . I see my male dogs do.....ing?

Answer 1

NO dogs aren't gay.

Puppyhood socialization to another dog of the opposite sex can help a dog orient sexual behavior for adulthood. Whether you're going to breed the dog or not, it helps for the dog to develop the concept that sexuality is toward other dogs, not humans or pillows.

Much of the humping you'll see among puppies as well as among adult dogs is play. Some of it expresses dominance, but that's not always the case.

If a dog persists in humping another dog in a social situation, distracting the dog who's doing the humping into another activity is a good idea. For one thing, it's best that a dog not get obsessed with humping. Besides the potential annoyance to others, it can even result in physical irritation. When you consistently interrupt the humping, you prevent it from becoming a strong habit in the dog.

Secondly, being humped can become oppressive to the dog who is the target, so that's another reason to interrupt. This is a common complaint in situations where dogs get together to play, such as dog parks. Just distract the humping dog, without punishment of any kind.

Physical Issues

Irritation or itching in the genital area can cause both male and female dogs to hump in response to the physical sensation. Be alert to this possibility, and of course have your veterinarian prescribe treatment to correct any underlying condition.

When a female dog is in heat, she, other females, and of course the males around her may turn into humping fools. Of course, this would be sexual arousal. The excitement of the situation can lead to fighting, as well as the strong possibility of an accidental pregnancy. Female dogs in heat need to be kept under top security!

Effects of Neutering

Behaviors can start for physical reasons and then continue because they have become habits. Humping is a prime example. Perhaps initially the dog derived pleasure from it, or simply was allowed to do it for prolonged periods with another dog, a human or an object.

When a male dog is neutered, a female spayed, or a medical condition irritating the genital area corrected, an established humping behavior may continue because it was allowed to become a habit. For this reason, neutering a male dog is not a sure cure for humping people's legs any more than it's a foolproof method of stopping urine marking in the house after that has become a habit.

Neutering does reduce the physical pressure on the dog, and can make your task easier when changing habits through behavioral means. It's important to stress, though, that intact male dogs need not go around humping everything in sight, either. The same simple distraction into another activity that works for neutered males also works for those who are not neutered.

Alternatives

Correcting a dog in a harsh manner for humping is not necessary and can create problems worse than the humping. Work with the dog to develop several behaviors the dog will perform on cue, such as sit, down, come, fetch, go to a spot and settle calmly, go find a toy to chew, and any trick the dog enjoys doing for a reward.

The list of alternative behaviors can be endless. Vary which behavior you cue as a distraction from humping. This keeps your intervention interesting for the dog, and helps avoid encouraging new obsessions.

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Answer 2

Don't let this bother you too much -- when dogs hump, it's not about sex. More likely than not, your rottie is trying to assert dominance over the other male dog (a rather macho thing, no?). I'm not sure that we can assign "homosexual tendencies" to a dog. It's embarrassing when they hump just because it's unsightly, but please don't be embarrassed because your dog is acting "homosexual." I can assure you that's not his intent. You should discourage your rottie from humping by consistently pulling him away from whatever he is humping. Anytime he humps, say, "No hump" or "off" and pull him away. Make him sit and stay near you. Then release. If he humps again, repeat taking him away. Try social isolation, or a "time out." Put him behind a gate or in a room for 30 seconds (not longer or he'll forget). Let him out. If he humps again, more time out. Be calm and consistent; he'll get it. If you are indoors, or guests are coming, and you want to make sure he doesn't hump, keep him on a leash near you. He'll learn that if he doesn't behave, he'll be on a leash. Also, when he humps people, it's probably because he wants to assert his dominance over them. It'll help if your guests crouch to his eye level to greet him, instead of petting him from above. Once he's used to the guest, the humping should stop. I should also ask if he's fixed. That's the most effective way to take care of the problem.

Answer 3

This is not a hormone thing, but more of a who is the "top dog" in the scheme of things. Your dog is telling the other dog it is "The Alpha" dog or "Lead dog of the pack" and all other dogs will follow it's lead. If it is not allowed to do it's own thing, all other dogs will pay the price of being bitten, chased etc. for not following the chain of command.

Answer 4

no they are not homosexual , dogs do this as a show of dominance over the other dog, female dogs do it too! they are not actually trying to/ or having sex with the other dog....dogs that are not neutered/ spayed have more of a tendency to do this simply because neutering / spaying them alleviates some of their natural aggression..

Answer 5

No Homosexuality means humans with deviant rather than normal sexual tendancies.

Male dogs will hump a log or your leg it does not denote deviant(abnormal) sexual behavior they more than likely have smelled a female in heat.
Though not always.
If homosexuality was normal the human race would'nt exist.

Answer 6

It a dominance thing & they just wanna B top dog.
They're not Gay they're just being Dogs & doing what dogs do!
2 sum of 'em it's a game 2.

Answer 7

It's totally normal dog behavior. It's about dominance, and a lot of times just playfully.

Answer 8

What you are seeing is a dominant behavior not a sexual one.Dogs do not have sex for pleasure they only have sex to breed and reproduce. Humans have sex for pleasure and gay is a human thing not a dog thing.

Answer 9

i have two male labs (same father) the older one will hump the younger one. I think its a sign of dominance

Answer 10

actually they do it to show dominance over other male dogs.