I have a black lab/shepard mix and lately he has been purposely trying to get on top of other dogs and hump them..he is about 9 months old and is neutered...does anyone have any ideas of how to stop this behavior? or why he would be doing this?
2006-09-20 13:29:23 · 11 answers · asked by *<3_Gizmo* 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If the dog has been neutered, the behavior isn't related to sexuality... it's a "dominance" behavior. He's asserting his authority over the other dogs. The way to stop the behavior is to override his instinct for dominance with your commands. Whenever you see the behavior tell him calmly but firmly, "Down", and pull him away from the other dog. Be consistent; stop the behavior every time you see it. He'll eventually get the idea.
2006-09-20 13:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is usually a dominance thing. Your dog is trying to show his dominance over the other animal. I have a west highland terrier who used to try and "hump" my german shepherd. They worked out the problem themselves and now we never have to deal with it. In the past what I have done with other dogs is give them a quick snap of the leash( if they are on one) with a deep voiced command -"Off". A few snaps and they have quickly learned what the word off means. Dogs will try and do it to people as well- again it is to show dominance. Good luck.
2006-09-20 20:39:26 · answer #2 · answered by june.johnston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a dominance thing, my dog will not and has not tried to hump me- but because he knows I'm the boss. But as soon as someone else is around OR another dog, he is on them like glue. I've have my dog going on 3 years now and fixed or not he hasn't changed. I hope when he gets older he will calm down, but till then good luck- to the both of us ( :
2006-09-20 21:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a fact of nature, i have a 10 week old rottweiler/blue heeler mix that has started humping already, a friend has a 6 year old lab mix that has been neutered and he humps his 7 year old rottweiler sister. go figure. just say no when he starts, your dog should know that command from every other training you have done with him and should understand.
2006-09-20 20:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by Craig M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does'nt matter if he's neutered or not.By 4 mos. a dog starts becoming aware of it's sexuality and is curious just like a child.
You've removed his means of reproducing but he still has it in his head that he's supposed to do this.He just is'nt sure why.
Tell him No in a harsh tone every time you catch him at it.He'll stop the activity once he realizes it's not getting him anywhere.
2006-09-20 22:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mother Nature. Neutered or not. He should be on a leash or in a fenced yard. You must be in control of your dog, at all times. How does he get to other dogs? If they are yours, or friends of yours, Try sprinkling Cayenne pepper on the upper tail ending or backside of the other dog. It won't hurt him, he'll just sneeze a lot.
2006-09-20 20:49:42 · answer #6 · answered by lafinlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs do that for some reason like dogs hump a human's leg lol
and i have nintendogs lab & friends and they dont go on top of other dogs and hump they just go to my other puppys and they take theres arm and puts it on top of the dog and the other on the bottom its so weird lol but they dogs well virutal so like dont worry its like a phase for the dog
2006-09-20 20:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by 2cute2handle♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my friends dog does that so try to tell him or her to stop and offer him a doggy treat i did it and it helped or distract the dog to not hump
2006-09-20 20:44:59 · answer #8 · answered by askmeiwillhelpu1022 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a dominance thing, check with a local reputable trainer in your area. good luck to you and your new pet.
2006-09-20 20:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a dominance thing and not a sexual behavior
2006-09-20 20:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋