Mrs Johno Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 my 12wk old papillon humps everything and anything i have tried the squirty bottle, yelling, smacking does anyone out there know a way to stop him without desexing? its driving me insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzakanary Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I am sorry but I laughed!! I am sure it is a very serious problem and I hope someone can help - my pup is a girl so I don't have a clue!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Don't get too excited kazzakanary - girl dogs do it too! Some dogs are just more humpy that others. Desexing might help, but if he is a born humper, he may continue to do it anyway. Is there any reason you don't want to desex him? Don't smack him either - he is only doing what is natural. Perhaps just try ignoring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animallover12 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 sorry i couldn't help but laugh my male golden retriever humps humans lol we got him desexed at 2 years old cause of it but it didn't stop him completely he still humps humans hehe. If you do not plan on breeding i surguest you get your puppy desexed, The reason why my guy was desexed late we were thinking of breeding him but decided not to. Please never smack your dog this will just make him hand shy, Then when you go to pat him he will cower down and possibly pee when he cowers cause he will be scared that you are going to smack him. The tone of your voice should be enough if not the tone of your voice and the clap of your hands should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 yelling & smacking will do nothing.What the dog is doing is a natural act but certainly not diserable.Some dogs are very randy,very much all male & if a pet you get them spayed as early as possible.You often find these same dogs will mark everywhere. Does the dog hump the humans,things you are touching or whilst playing??If yes the dog is asserting itself as the pack leader & you need to readdress the pack order but seriously if a pet spay early,discuss the issues with the breeder aswell as some lines can be randy. When the dog humps most think it is funny & allow it to happen but the novelty soom wheres off & then owners are trying to stop something that has been made acceptable. Yu can generally with attention now when the dog is going to try it so you must be smart & get in first,divert,distract & encourage acceptable behaviour with reward. Yes bitches will also hump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyMontage Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I have a 12 week old puppy that likes to hump things too. When I told my breeder, she told me that his grandfather was the same and used to hump his handler in the show ring...and renowned for it apparently!! With Charlie to stop him (he likes to round us up then try it on our legs) we just take a step back, say 'no', then 'sit', and then praise him for sitting and try and distract him from humping. That seems to work for us....Although he is still learning. The wierd thing about it is that he seems to like to hump my boyfriend when he is wearing his work trousers!! It's like he can relate to them or something!! Good luck with your humper!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum 2 Bailey n Chelsea Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 He, he, he!! Sorry, just having a bit of a giggle!! I have also been told that desexing will not stop the problem........I guess it is just training your pup to listen to your commands. Bailey went through a stage of this but he only liked to hump my lovely fluffy cream freedom cushions!! I got rid of the cushions and haven't had a problem since. Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffy Magee Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 My papillon WAS a humper as was his father and brother. I got so sick of it as he would go the ALL the way with the kids soft toys,(which we then threw out). We had him desexed and never did it again. Get him desexed i believe the longer you leave it may have less chance of stopping aftre hes done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apolo Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 hahahahahahahahahaha :D I have two girls and they hump all the time. One is 4yo the other is 2 1/2 so good luck in trying to stop him. Apolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 toby started this too.. at about 5 months he was desesed at 6 months,, and he has never done it again.. same story with remy he has started to hump toby and a cusion. and has tried . half attempt on my leg..lol he is booked in to get the chop in 2 weeks time..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 (edited) My girl (12 months) humps - none of my other dogs (or fosters do). She likes to bring a toy out in front of visitors then hump the life out of it I haven't tried to stop her - but if you want to I suggest using distraction/redirection and rewards. Try the same distraction each time, so that he eventually relates 'that feeling' with - say - playing tug with a particular toy - rather than with humping. I use this with my dogs for other behaviours - Nessie knows that when she gets too excited and wants to bark, she runs and gets a particular toy instead. It took a couple of months of reinforcing but she is really good now. ETA: and when she goes and gets that toy instead of barking she gets praise, a game, or a treat. Edited August 25, 2006 by BittyMooPeeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajic Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 My pap Pepper only humps when he's feelingn particularly small or not in control. He humped a toy at Puppy pre-school because one of the other dogs was trying to hump him during 'free play' time. Also, he has a stuffed toy of his own, a little toy dog sort of like a CKCS.. He occasionally humped that, usually during a vigorous scruffing... I distracted him or growled or clapped my hands when he did it and he hasn't done it for a while, I'm hoping he's grown out of it... He's also getting de-sexed mid Sep (He's on limited register) Good luck! PS... How bout a pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 BittyMoo My girl (12 months) humps - none of my other dogs (or fosters do). She likes to bring a toy out in front of visitors then hump the life out of it smile.gifI haven't tried to stop her - but if you want to I suggest using distraction/redirection and rewards. Try the same distraction each time, so that he eventually relates 'that feeling' with - say - playing tug with a particular toy - rather than with humping. I use this with my dogs for other behaviours - Nessie knows that when she gets too excited and wants to bark, she runs and gets a particular toy instead. It took a couple of months of reinforcing but she is really good now. ETA: and when she goes and gets that toy instead of barking she gets praise, a game, or a treat. Yep, I have found transference works well for all sorts of things, I used for Maxi to help cope with thunder. Now he will bring me the ball for a game when he hears thunder. Thunder still gets to him sometimes though. Maxi was also a chronic humper when I got him. Sometimes it can be insecurity as well as dominance. Luckily he is also obsessed with balls, so I can usually distract him when on off lead in the park. If she is on the lead and tries it on other dogs she meets, just stick with the 3 second greeting, a quick sniff and move on before anything gets a chance to happen. I don't bother with them humping much, but if it really irritates me, I just tell them to go "outside if you want to do that". Also any attempt to hump human ankles should not be tolerated. A little bit of obedience training, socialisation and confidence building in your dog might help. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Paps are renowned for it, male and female. Desexing can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltiesrule Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Wow I just came online to enter this same question...but Kasper is 10 months and has just started to do this...I guess desexing is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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