Question:Hi..my almost 4 month old pup (havanese) has started mounting. She plays with another 7 month pup (bichon) and just recently I noticed that she is jumping on the back of her and humping. Is it a form of dominance? The bichon jumped on her before but did not make the humping movement. Any advice? Oh by the way, they are both females and the bichon is spayed. Thanks!
Answers:
Yes, it's a dominance thing. Don't let them do it. Contrary to popular opinion, dogs do not need to work out who is "the boss" among many dogs if there is a single alpha around. In other words, in a dog world, there is one boss, and many minions. If a dog humps another one they are trying to climb the dominance "tree" - but if you are at the top, there is no need. You are alpha, and you decide where everyone else falls, not the dog. If you let them mount each other, it will lead to confusion over who the alpha is (the alpha would never allow a show of dominance) and possibly dog fights and injuries. It is, however, perfectly normal for females to mount, even spayed ones.
this is dominate behavior i just learned this too. she wants to be the boss!
Yes it IS dominance.
The entire dance is to knock the other dog down consistently.
The game is like King of the Mountain... doggie says "if I can knock you over all the time, that means I am boss!"
Sometime they hump. Sometimes they straddle the head. Sometimes they mount the side or the back. The end is still the same... knock the other one down.
glad you neuter your dogs. you're a smart and responsible dog owner.
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yes this is a dog dominating behavior. dogs do it to exercise their growing confidence and try to show dominance over other dogs, people, and objects. to get your dog to stop, leave a leash attached to your puppy's collar and just let it trail after her. when she starts mounting, grab the end of the leash and give her a quick gentle tug and say no sternly. repeat every time you see her do it until she stops altogether. good luck!
yes it's a dominance thing it's her way of telling the other dog that she is boss
Well,...They might just be playing, especially the Havanese, speaking of her age. You might want to tell her "No." I'd worry more if one dog could hurt the other by weight, or if they lived together or could have sex. Since all these are no, you decide. Sometimes, one person likes it, but a neighbor may not.
Yes this is a sign of showing dominance...and should be discouraged if possible as you the humans are the ones that are the "leaders" not your pup..Since she is a pup she is trying to "find her rank" and by discouraging this you are letting her know you are the leader..definitely discourage her from humping humans so she knows they are ALWAYS the leader.but over all its part of growing up and she will learn eventually not to do it with your guidance.. just be patient
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