i've done some reading and i thought they we're just gonna give him a snip, but they take out the testicles.
2007-01-20 18:42:03 · 18 answers · asked by Jessica C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he has never tried to hump me, thank goodness. i just want to be aware of what to expect, thanks for the good answers.
2007-01-20 19:04:27 · update #1
If he has already been "humping," having him fixed probably will not stop the behavior by itself.
You need to teach him that the behavior is unacceptable.
2007-01-20 18:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The dog may or may not hump less. It is not unusual that humping lessens but humping is not just a sex drive issue. Often it is an expression of excitement or a statement of "Hey, I am the man" (even female dogs do it).
You can train a dog not to do it. That is what I have done with mine. They are all spayed females and one in particular tried it for awhile, needing correction to stop because I don't like the behavior any more than I like seeing children pick their noses while out at a restaurant, which is a natural function they can be trained out of..for the most part anyway. Actually, don't like to see that anywhere.. blecch...
2007-01-21 03:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may decrease some of the urge but probably won't eliminate the humping. The article recommended by Chetco is excellent.
Humping is less about dominance or sex than most humans think. Sometimes just being excited can start a humpfest. In younger "fixed" dogs, it is usually play related.
At the day care, we don't stop humping if the humpee doesn't mind. Unless the humpee is smaller, or more physically frail. We often see dogs humping one another, then switching.
My friend's Border Collie humps his stuffed sheep. Is he trying to dominate it? I doubt that.
Bear in mind, it takes a couple of months for the testosterone to decrease after neutering. So the dog will slowly stop some of the hormonally based behaviors, providing they haven't become habitual.
2007-01-21 03:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They can still hump if they want, fixing them may decrease the need a little. Most dogs that get altered end up sort of depressed by it and may even lose interest in the humping, but they can still have sex. Just like humans can if they get operated on. It's just to ensure that the dog won't reproduce, not completely stop the urge to mate altogether. If the dog still humps, that's fine. As long as it's not on people. Let the dog know that that isn't accepted, but don't scold the dog for doing it. It's natural, just like us doing it. Give him/her a hump toy or something instead of a leg. LOL!
2007-01-21 02:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by missy146833 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He might, but maybe not. Humping is a domination type behavior. My female dog used to frequently hump other dogs, including male dogs. As she's gotten older, she's relaxed a little bit, so I don't see her do it as much. We've also socialized her quite a bit by taking her to the local dog park, so I think she's less apt to have to "prove herself" around the other dogs.
I agree with the answer that stated you need to teach the dog not to hump. Being firm and redirecting the animal should help. If it's a matter of humping other dogs, maybe more socilization would help. If he's humping you(or someone else), stop the action by saying, "NO!"(not "no, no, no" or screaming at him) firmly and redirecting(playing a game, shaking paws, etc.
When he humps, he's asserting dominance. If he's humping you, he's trying to tell you you're not top dog, which in the dog-owner relationship, you should be!
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/humping/page1.aspx
Here's a link in case you want to read more...
2007-01-21 02:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Angela M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did a job shadowing experience at a vet's office and saw a cat get neutered. When they did it, they sliced open the sacs and cut the testicles and tied them up.
My yellow lab puppy was neutered right before he turned 6 months old. He used to hump other dogs, but it stopped entirely after the surgery.
2007-01-21 21:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't necessarily mean he will hump less. Humping is not a sexual thing in dogs - it is a dominance thing - your dog likes to dominate other dogs. That's why some females will hump - they are not trying to have sex or multiply - they are dominating the other dog. . . .if he is peeing a lot or on the agressive side, both of these will improve with getting him neutered. Also, they have no chance of getting male related cancers because the testicles are gone.
2007-01-21 02:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i dont know much about males dogs willin be still humping after sugery , but i know that if youre dog already had fixed up then wont feel as same before but if he does hump on a females he wouldnt able make them pregrnated but will might make youre dog feel horny sometimes . why, you want know that did he done that before after he got fixed .
2007-01-21 02:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by sk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After your male dog is neutered, there is a chance that his undesirable behaviours will occur less frequently, but there is no guarantee. Keep in mind that "humping" is not because the dog is "aroused", it is because the dog is trying to establish or show dominance, which is perfectly natural. When a male dog is ready to mate (with a female that is IN HEAT), he will know "where to go." :)
2007-01-21 03:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by babs2g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a good article about humping, and what you can expect> Humping: Is It All About Sex?> http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=106&A=1498&S=0
2007-01-21 02:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋