How do I get my dog not to hump other dogs at the park?
Written by Luvs Dogs on November 27th, 2008
little buddy asked:
I have an eight month old male border collie who isn’t fixed. Lately when we go to the park, he is all over other dogs. When I clap my hands and say “no” he doesn’t stop like he would in most circumstances. I usually have to physically pull him off whoever he happens to be taking advantage of at the time. He’s a great dog, really good natured. This is really his only behavioral “problem.” After I pull him off, I try to sit him down and sort of have him calm down, but he goes right back to it when he’s done with his “time-out.” It *****. Is the only solution to this having him neutered? We were kind of hoping for some cute little pups in the future, but this behavior is really annoying. Any suggestions?
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I have an eight month old male border collie who isn’t fixed. Lately when we go to the park, he is all over other dogs. When I clap my hands and say “no” he doesn’t stop like he would in most circumstances. I usually have to physically pull him off whoever he happens to be taking advantage of at the time. He’s a great dog, really good natured. This is really his only behavioral “problem.” After I pull him off, I try to sit him down and sort of have him calm down, but he goes right back to it when he’s done with his “time-out.” It *****. Is the only solution to this having him neutered? We were kind of hoping for some cute little pups in the future, but this behavior is really annoying. Any suggestions?
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2 Comments at "How do I get my dog not to hump other dogs at the park?"
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He is only 8 months old so he still has a lot to learn. As he continues to do this, he’ll eventually run into a dog who will snap and fight him. Hopefully no one gets hurt. As he matures, he’ll either learn the do’s and don’ts, or end up as an outcast. He’s young, so other dogs are tolerating him now. Neutered or not doesn’t make a difference.
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I disagree slightly with the previous statement. Basicly your dog is in the hormonal teenage stage and his behavior is a combination of sexual drive and dominance. I recommend books by ceasar mulan specifically dealing with these issues. Sounds like you don’t really have your dogs full attention and this can be a very bad thing at a dog park. Think of the lawsuits and vet bills and quite possibly him killing or getting killed. No one wants that. There are options- you could get a sample from the dog and have your vet store it for that future litter, while still having the dog neutered and calming him down. With male dogs the earlier they get cut the better and the more it will affect him(in good ways). I hope this helps and good luck.