How To Stop Puppy Humping

Almost all dogs will exhibit signs of puppy humping at some point. Although embarrassing, it is not really a problem so long as your dog is not hurting anyone. However, the puppy has other ideas and starts to try and bump and grind anyone and anything in sight. Why do puppies do this, and can anything be done about it?

All dogs are pack animals, and your puppy is simply trying to determine their place within your family pack. If you observe puppies in a litter, it is not uncommon to see the males attempt to mount their litter mates whenever possible. Female puppies can also exhibit this behavior, although it is not as common.

Most people find it distasteful when their brand new puppy starts to hump everything or anybody (both people and dogs) in sight. Why do puppies exhibit this behaviour, and can anything be done about it?

The general consensus from dog experts is that if the puppy humping is not harming anyone, do nothing. Given enough time, it will resolve itself on its own when your puppy understands his social standing. However, if it is still causing problems, you and other family members will have to demonstrate your dominant position by using "Sit" and "Stay" commands whenever your puppy starts to mount someone. If you do this for 2 months, and it is still an issue, you may want to consult a professional animal behaviorist. He may recommend having your dog neutered (if it isn't already), or a comprehensive behavior management program may be required for your puppy. Five or six months is the recommended age to neuter your puppy.

Another view of the phenomena of puppy humping is that it has nothing to do with pack behavior or dominance at all. Rather, the only thing it indicates is that your puppy is in an excited state, and is looking for a way to release that energy. The puppy humping you see is simply a motor pattern that your dog performs when in this state.

Whether this view is correct or not, the solution remains the same. If your puppy is in an excited state, calm him down with “sit” or “stay” commands. If the dog doesn’t respond to this, place the puppy in his crate until he calms down. Although this should work, it should be noted that these experts do not see any problems with puppy humping either. So long as it’s not causing any problems, let them.
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Potty Training Your Puppy

Any dog owner will agree that potty training is one of the hardest task at hand when it comes to the list of unpleasant tasks. However, as you will find discover, potty training is actually a simple task, requiring merely a little patience and diligence.
A new puppy is a joyous addition to any home. Who can resist that cute little bundle of lovable furry fun? Wouldn't it be great if puppies were potty trained and came into our homes without any mess or bother? OK, reality check here.
First, you need to understand that puppies are like babies and they simply make messes because they don't know better and can’t understand their urges. Your puppy doesn't mean to ruin your good carpet; he simply doesn’t know that he has to go potty.
A puppy’s ability to feel the need to go potty develops as they age, much like children. You can help your puppy potty train faster by developing a schedule for your puppy to follow. Take the puppy out at the same times every day to allow the puppy to become accustomed to a schedule.
You can learn to recognize some of the signs that your puppy needs to be taken out for potty. When you see your puppy acting a certain way, it may be time to take them out.

Some of the signs that a puppy needs to go potty include:

• Restlessness
• Sniffing a spot they had previously soiled
• Whimpering and wining
• Distraction from play

First decide where you will allow your puppy to go to the toilet. Have acceptable areas. When my puppies were small I had two areas that I allowed them to eliminate. In the garden and on newspaper (or you can use potty training pads) placed at the door that led to the outside.
I started potty training with the newspaper but also let the puppy know by means of praise and a happy voice that if he eliminated outside in the yard I thought that was very good behavior.

Watch your puppy as much as you can. This is where diligence comes into play. You must be prepared to watch your puppy as much as possible.
It is never a good idea to get a new puppy on Saturday or Sunday and then go to work on Monday. If it is possible try to organize at least a week’s leave from work so you can spend some intensive time potty training your puppy.
Don't have unrealistic expectations of your puppy. He is going to have plenty of accidents before he gets the message of what is expected of him.
Praising your dog for doing the right thing will always work far better than punishing him for doing the wrong thing. Don't get angry. Don't go overboard by yelling and screaming. Teach your dog by positive means instead of negative reactions.
Although potty training your puppy can be tedious, it is just a matter of being consistent and patient with your new puppy long enough for their minds and bladders to mature and adapt to your training. With patience and time, your puppy will potty train and accidents will be a thing of the past. Get more information on how best you can potty training your puppy and dog!