My Yorkshire always tried to hump my 5 years old son's leg or his back. My son think he's trying to play with him, and think it was fun. I told them not to do that, but usually leave out the mating part, should I just tell my son, it's embarassing, because it's a mating ritual?
2007-08-26 14:39:27 · 13 answers · asked by 結縁 Heemei 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Lol, you mean that little thing is showing dominance to my son?
2007-08-26 14:46:01 · update #1
I would tell your son that you don't want the dog doing that to visitors and the only way to let the dog know that, is to not let the dog do that to anyone. You don't need to tell your son anything other than that.
If a dog (especially a big dog, but really, any dog) was jumping up on visitors you would do the same thing.
The way that I have found to break a dog of doing this is this. When the dog does this, you or the person there, grab the dogs skin on the back of it's neck, shake the dog back and forth a few times, turn the dog's head so that he has to look you in the eye, look the dog in the eye, and yell, "No", 2 or 3 times, and then push the dog away.
After that, for an hour, don't give the dog any attention as long as it's not misbehaving. Then go back to treating the dog as usual. That way the dog not only knows that it's behavior is unacceptable, but, it also learns that you are dominant over it.
If the dog isn't neutered, I would encourage you to have that done. That will reduce the dog's sexual urges. I had a female cat that did that to my foot every time it was premenstral. Having the cat neutered, stopped the behavior.
I hope this helps. I'm sorry that some people gave you rude answers. Some times, some peoples behavior is no better than dog's behavior.
2007-08-26 18:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog humps something to show dominance. That the dog is higher in the pack than the person/animal that he/she is humping. That is why even dogs that have been spayed and neutered and have never been around sexual behavior still hump each other. A male dog on another male, it's dominance. They are showing that they are higher in the order of ruling the home.
So this Yorkie, believes and wants your son to know that he (the Yorkie) is at a higher pecking order in the home. He's the boss of your child. Your child is not the boss of him. You are going to want to talk to a trainer or your vet about this. Just in case. The last thing you need is your Yorkie biting your child It may be some obedience lessons, or some classes with you, your son, and your Yorkie.
Any which way, it's worth the call and the follow up to make sure and take some precautions that your pup doesn't bite your baby.
On the good side, you don't have to explain mating stuff to your child!! LOL!!!
2007-08-27 01:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, your son doesn't need to know about the mating part because dogs indeed do it for dominance.
In order to discontinue this action, try getting a spray bottle filled with water and spritzing his face when he tries doing "that." It works to control the dog without harming him by using some type of collar for stopping the undesired action.
This will also work if your yorkshire barks a lot or does his deeds on the floor in the house while you are out.
Good luck and I suggest waiting a couple years before you tell your son what the dog was trying to do.
2007-08-26 21:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jenni H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. Dogs do it for dominance too. He may be just trying to show that he's in control of your son. Not sure how to stop the dog from doing it...but maybe this is something else to consider.
2007-08-26 21:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Silver B 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would just let your son be, no need to explain it to him now unless he is old enough to fully understand where babies come from. Just tell him that the dog is going threw a time in its life that it is having some problems, not bad problems just natural problems. That he should not let him jump on his leg or his back (wow talk about doggy style) and the dog will be fine in a little while. That it is just a part of the way all dogs act sooner or latter. When I was in 3rd grade my dog did this and I thought it was because he loved me, I thought it was trying to hug me. I know I can't believe I was that innocent once. Best of luck to you. Poor little dog, it's just wanting to get it's grove on. lol =)
2007-08-26 21:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by Prof. Dave 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
"Lol, you mean that little thing is showing dominance to my son?" Obviously you are very undereducated when it comes to animals the answer is YES your dog is showing dominance over your son. I suggest you get an education in canine behavior if you plan on keeping your dog around your son because you obviously have no clue.
2007-08-27 00:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
When dogs do this it is a sign of dominance. You need to work with your dog so that he knows your son is higher in the ranks than the dog and "the problem" should go away.
2007-08-26 22:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by Ambre B 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just tell your son that the dog is misbehaving.
that's all he needs to know now.
He's only 5. Leave out the mating part.
2007-08-26 22:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sumie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your son doesn't need to hear the gory details. Just tell him not to let the dog do it because you don't want to the dog to act aggressive like that. That's all your boy needs to know.
Is your dog neutered? Get him neutered, if not.
2007-08-26 21:43:11 · answer #9 · answered by Dalice Nelson 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have ever explained to your son about touching himself on his private area, you can explain what the dog is doing is sort of like that.
2007-08-26 21:43:28 · answer #10 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋