I just adopted a sweet male dog from the local pound. He is about 8 months old, looks like a retriever/spaniel mix and he has been fixed. He's very energetic, full of energy.
Even though he has been fixed, he still "humps" against my other dog (who is a male and fixed) and worse, tries to exibit the same behaivor with me.
Why would a fixed male do this? And what is the best way to make him stop?
2007-04-05 04:03:14 · 10 answers · asked by Camirra 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do not let him hump you, he is trying to assert dominance over you. You will have to correct him. There are a number of books and videos out there on dog training. If a calm but stern verbal correction does not work, try interrupting him with a firm touch or tap (we're not talking about beating him, just something to distract him), if that doesn't work, you may want to put a prong collar on him with a really short leash, just a tab, not more than 12" long (It should not drag on the floor) and when he jumps on you, use the collar to correct him (do not leave any training collar on your dog when you are not around, it can be dangerous if they catch it something). If that doesn't work, you should seek help from a trainer.
Let the dogs sort out their own dominance issues. If you interfere you'll only create more problems. You are the alpha dog, the pack leader, they can figure who's #2, you can NOT do this for them.
2007-04-05 04:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was he just recently altered? Perhaps his hormones have just not balance out yet, so he still "feels" intact. Male dogs will also try to mount other males as a show of dominance.
With humping I would try the spray bottle trick, everytime he exhibits the behaviour say NO! or make a loud noise and squirt him in the face with said water bottle. I hope this helps I know it can be annoying, but good luck and thanks for adopting!
2007-04-05 11:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by kristy_dehaven2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is trying to assert dominance.
When he tries to hump you, you have to tell him "No!" in a deep firm tone of voice (but not yelling) and make him sit.
I suggest doing lots of training with him to make sure he knows that you're the boss. Look into dog trainers in your area or get a good book about dog training.
As far as humping your other dog... You can say "No!" and make him stop, but I'm not sure how that will play out... it is normal for one dog in a pack to establish dominance over the other. Some of the other dog training experts on here can probably answer that for you.
2007-04-05 11:16:06 · answer #3 · answered by Biz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's just a dog thing. My Chihuahua is fixed and so is my parents Boston Terrier...But, my Chihuahua will hump the Boston. I have no clue why he does it. But, everytime I catch him in the act, I tell him to stop, and he does. On the other hand, my puppy which is also a Chihuahua will hump his stuffed pig...And he is only 10 weeks old...I don't think he should be having those thoughts yet...But, he hasn't been neutered yet because he is too young.
And my parents also have 2 dobermans, both are females that are spayed. They are a year old now, and they will hump each other...I think they are a little confused. Lol.
But, all I can tell is you is that when you catch them in the act just tell them to stop. I really don't know any other way in getting them to stop.
2007-04-05 11:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Xo_Danielle_xO 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not..... I have a fixed female golden retriever who did this when I first got her........ After trying everything... I finally broke her of doing this by squirting her w/ a water bottle
every time she did it.... she hasn't done it for a couple years now..... I have found the squirt bottle works to break dogs of a lot of bad behavior.........
2007-04-05 11:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by erin_foss8191@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This humping dog is showing dominance and even though they are both males, it is natural.
Here is what you need to do to get this behavier to stop.
*As soon as you see the humping start, detach the two dogs, and get firm with the dog in his punishment.
*Get a squirt bottle, and when you see the dog getting ready to attach himself to your other dog, squirt him, and say no in a firm voice.
*It you have a crate and say NO in a firm voice and then put the dog in the crate and leave the other dog out, and this will show the bad dog his boundries.
2007-04-05 11:19:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jenna 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hahahaha thats cute... but thats normal...
my story is more odd than that.... U see our dog is a female german shep mix and since she was 8 mnths old... she do "my humps" not only on boys(dog) and girls(dog) but also on our legs.... imagine that? hahaha...
even as of this time shes doing it as if a hobby.
theres no way u can stop it. ITS animal instinct , or just abnormal. why not check 4 a vet instead if u really are worried...
or another thing to do is.... SLAP him b4 he do you... and thats it, dog can see stars also.... hell learn sooner....
my humps, my humps. my humps hahahaa
2007-04-05 11:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think like any behavior a firm "No!" should work.
If he starts to...ahem...mount you... just push him off of you and firmly say "No, ____ (whatever his name is)"
with the other dog, though, you might want to not intervene, they are establishing dominance in a pack order and it's best if they do that without your intervention, but you certainly don't want him doing it to people!
good luck!
If it makes you feel better, my friends FEMALE altered Siberian does this to EVERYTHING. :)
2007-04-05 11:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humping is a sign of dominance. You must teach him to stop, otherwise he will try to control YOU. I'd get a squirt gun and "shoot" him. I won't take long for him to stop.
-MM
2007-04-05 11:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs do this to show domination. Even puppies do it. Gently correct him -- over and over again. Give him lots of attention, distract him to positive activities. Be very very consistent.
2007-04-05 11:14:56 · answer #10 · answered by it's me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋