It's rude, it's crude and it is just wrong on SO MANY levels. Perhaps your doggy humps guests that visit your house. Perhaps he is's humping random passerbys on the street. It's possible the victims are as trusting as couch pillows, pup toys or your favorite chair.
Whatever triggers this disobedience...
Your doggy is humping everything and everybody in sight. Finally, enough is enough! This shaming problem has grown out of control and it's time you put it to rest.
This article will show you ways to stop your dog's humping difficulty with some great strategies to start. So, without further ado...
let's talk about how to stop your pup from obnoxiously humping PERMANENTLY!
Why Your Dog is Humping
Accept it or not, 90% of the time dog humping has nada to do with sex.
I can remember the first time my dog was humped by another male dog. I was in my residence's lift at the time with a friendly neighbo r who had a cute small Maltese. The doggy I was coaching at the time was a small Yorkie.
As quickly as the elevator doors closed, the Maltese mounted my yorkie and started humping like the energizer bunny. He just kept going and going...
My neighbour's face was priceless. He turned to me and recounte d'I'm so sorry, I had no idea my dog was gay.'
He was truly serious and I had to hold back my laughter at his uninformed remark.
It wasn't his fault. Really, most people don't know any better. But the fact is, dog humping, whether it be on a leg, another puppyor a bit of furniture, is never sexual in nature.
actually, when your pet humps or mounts, it is establishing its dominance over another.
Dog humping is the results of your dog making an attempt to size up its opponent and apply itself as higher up on the ladder of the pack.
If the humpee surrenders to your dogs humping by laying down or doing nothing, then in your doggy's eyes, it has established leadership in the order of the pack.
It's just basic instinct so don't feel like this is something you've done wrong in your dog upbringing. I guarantee you're still a good, loving pet parent.
The trick to resolving this is knowing the precise training techiques to stop pup humping without making your pup confused or anxious.
Three ways to Stop Dog Humping behavior
Below are 3 ways to stop puppy humping. You do not want to apply all three strategies at the same time. Try every one separately for 2 weeks at a time. If a technique appears to be working, don't try another tactic. Continue with the one that's working. you must try a technique for at least two weeks before moving onto another one.
Strategy 1
The first way is the most obvious. Say'No' with a cruel voice. Drive home the point that this is bad by using a loud and disapproving tone.
Try using a spray bottle. Yes, you must carry a spray bottle with you for a bit until your dog is trained out of the habit. However , using a spray bottle is a delicate way to give your puppy the message fast.
When your dog starts the humping, spray him in the face with cold water from the spray bottle while simultaneously yelling no. Briskly pull him off the object or uhh...person.
As you know, positive beefing up is the best kind of coaching, however , this is one of the few exceptions when scolding your dog during the process of the disapproved behavior might be required.
Strategy 2
Distraction can work too. Many doggy owners find that dog humping is a short lived habit. Try distracting your dog with a toy, a walk, exercise or a training session.
Dog humping is an instinctual response. Change your pet's focus and he'll end the behaviour.
Strategy 3
Ignoring your dog is another alternative. Don't underestimate the simplicity of how to stop dog humping. Your dog is well aware of your presence. If you've been following the guidelines in this site, by now your dog looks at you as the Alpha Dog of the house.
He's exercising these mounting and humping displays to either show you his dominance or flex his prowess for your admiration. Leave the room when you see him humping. Your dog will stop humping and follow you to obtain your attention in some other form. Ignoring your dog's performance will let him know that his humping is not gaining your approval.
Stop dog humping is one of those obedience problems that depends upons a lot of patience, so stick with it and you'll experience wonderful results!
