My puppy started showing mating behavior(I can't be more specific because Yahoo won't let me) at the age of three months. At first I thought I was just mistaken, but now he's four months old and he is even more explicit. Is this normal for such a young dog?
2007-02-17 11:12:35 · 11 answers · asked by James T 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
3 months is about average they start to get frisky at you leg or at other objects like pillows and table legs etc. All practice for the big day! Be aware of little kids being saught out too. My male dog often tries to mount one particular boy that visits.He is somewhat smaller than the dog
2007-02-17 11:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be possible for male puppies, as well as other animals, to show this behavior so early. Although it is unusual, it is possible. The general recommendation (with safety in mind due to anesthetics) for neutering male dogs is 6 mos. of age. I would speak to your veterinarian about the possibility of neutering at an earlier age to prevent any more sexual maturation to avoid possible bad behaviors occurring and remaining permanently, such as aggression and inappropriate urination.
Good luck!
2007-02-17 11:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I just had 2 litters of puppies back to back and thats about when they started showing that stuff. Sometimes, if it's towards just other dogs of the same sex it can be because they are showing who is dominant. But, if his lil wee-wee is comin' all the way out, just be perpared to either start breeding him when you can his see testicles drop, or get him fixed early on.
2007-02-17 23:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by ghetto_queen27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've found that puppies can start this behavior sometimes as early as 4 months. that's also why some vets spay/neuter at this young age- to help eliminate this problem now before it gets to be habit. this is what i call their "teenage" stage. they may be able to reproduce, but they certainly aren't ready to.
2007-02-17 11:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by nirfreak03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! They start very young, at least mine have. They are not mature enough to breed at that age but they certainly have the idea correct!
2007-02-17 11:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. He will get it on with everything. Just wait until seven mos when he makes doggie juice.
2007-02-17 11:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep mine did also, very young, and to everything, blankets, pillows, ect. just make sure to pick all that up high so he cant reach it....lol, and then he will start on your leg and worse you friends legs...lol
but they do grow outta it!
2007-02-17 11:19:59 · answer #7 · answered by mom,wife, student employee, me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal. call the vet and make the appt. to have him neutered- its the kind, responsible thing to do.
2007-02-17 11:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by shar71vette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definatly,
Most do
2007-02-17 11:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by Zachary D. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
early on they do ; it's normal ; it's instinct
2007-02-17 11:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋