[Dailydrool] humping

[Saraberry at aol.com]

Humping is not dominance.  It is sex.  Neutered and spayed dogs  can still 
enjoy sex and many do.  It is often not a full sexual act, but  "if it feels 
good do it" is certainly a main component of what is  going on.
 
Some dogs don't like it and tell the other dog to "please stop".  If  they 
don't stop, then there is a problem.  It is like telling someone  trying to have 
sex with you to stop and how you feel if they don't.  Dogs  who have this 
difficulty usually end up escalating aggression or hiding to  get the other one 
to stop unless a human intervenes.
 
I would give him a time out in a crate or another room for about 30 seconds  
and then give him another opportunity to play nicely until you see the 
behavior  change to more appropriate play behaviors, which you may need to encourage, 
 like ball chasing, tug games, etc. 
 
I have also seen a stuffed life size basset work well as a sexual  surrogate. 
 Humping doesn't bother stuffed animals or blankets, but the dog  wanting 
that can then enjoy it safely without bothering others.
 
You may have to do both for awhile.  Not a quick fix.
 
Best*
 
Sara Watson
Bluefence Bassets
SFSPCA Behavior and Training Intern



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