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Dog Mounting
Dog mounting &
dominance problems are quite a common issue...
On
this page learn how to cure this problem with a selection of the best
free dog & puppy training
tips, techniques, methods, commands & devices and we will also
try to answer any questions that you may have in relation to patterns
in your dog or puppy's behavior.
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All your Dog Mounting Problems Cured!
Dog mounting is in the
vast majority of cases is your dog or puppy trying to show his
dominance over the another dog...
- Any pack leader or
alpha male has the right to mate with or procreate with any female that
he chooses - however as surprising as it may sound dog mounting has
little to do with sex but everything to do with dominance.
- Dog mounting occurs
with both genders, male and female.
- Your male dog or
female may may mount dogs of the same sex, again this is a dominance
issue.
- Young puppies and
adolescent dogs often display mounting problems during puberty - this
is due to lots of hormones floating about. Check out our section on puppy
development for more advice.
- If you are interested
in some dog
psychology and want to know who
is the pack leader and alpha male, look to see the response from the
dog or puppy who is being mounted.
- If the mounted dog
does nothing this indicates a confident dog or puppy.
- If however the mounted
dog looks intimidated after being mounted they are basically stating
that they realize
they are further down the pecking order.
- If the mounted dog is
growling and shakes the mounting dog off - he is saying 'hey
I don't think that you are my leader'!
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More Top Tips
Most
dog trainers tend to agree that dogs who mount will stop doing it after
a period of time - so advise just to ignore it and not to pay too much
attention to the problem.
You should only try and stop when you dog mounts if...
- It provokes aggressive
behavior and fights with other dogs.
- Your dog is getting
obsessed with trying to prove his dominance and it is starting effect
his sleep and how much he eats and plays.
If any of the above is the case - to cure this problem be consistent,
fair and strong just like any alpha male or pack leader - because that
is what you ultimately are!
- We often repeat this
but it is so important start socializing your dogs early through puppy
socialization - this way you
will be able to spot and cure any behavioral problems before they take
root.
- By socializing your
dog or puppy early and learning how to
train a puppy correctly
you will establish yourself as the dominant leader in your
relationship.
- To achieve the above
simply use the same methods that we used to stop
puppy biting and also the same
techniques that you use to stop dogs chewing - simply redirect their
attention, take your dog for a walk or have some play time.
- Don't get your dog
over excited as this can encourage your dog to mount be very
matter of fact when you leave the House or come back from work
- If you catch your dog
trying to mount don't try and interrupt him physically as this could trigger
off aggressive behavior - simply divert his attention with a toy, a
chew or some exercise.
- Allow about 2 months
for any mounting behavior to stop before you take any action. If
however the problem has not subsided within about 2-3 months either pay
or get free
vet advice.
- Your vet may mention
having your dog neutered as this is one of the most successful methods
to stop this dominance problem.
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