While most pet owners realize that their dog’s humping behavior stems from the urge to mate, many pet owners are still baffled by the extent of their dog’s behavior. This is especially true when the dog is humping cats, furniture, people’s legs, toys, and even apparently the air itself. However humping behavior can extend far beyond just an urge to mate, and there are actually many reasons why dogs engage in humping behavior.Humping behavior generally
Dominant behavior in dogs is a situation which can quickly spiral out of control. It is best to try to prevent dominant behavior from developing in the first place, and there are steps that you can take to ensure that your dog does not develop this potentially dangerous behavior.Often times canine dominance has its roots in the dog's territorial instincts. In many cases, a dog will protect its family or territory, and in males, may
Most pet owners feel embarrassed, and a bit disturbed, when they witness their beloved dog engaging in humping behavior. This type of behavior originates from the urge to mate, but if it is not prevented or curtailed humping can develop into ways of expressing dominance, affection, and excitement. There are steps that pet owners can take to prevent humping behavior in their dog, and if the behavior has begun to develop there are steps that