Originally Posted by Co-Writer (Post 7980466)

Humping has very little to do with sex. Humping from a dogs point of view has a lot to do with dominance, so the fact you had him altered will not have much effect on the humping.

His leg cocking will have been delayed somewhat by the castration as of course he has no hormones now to stimulate masculine stuff. But it usually happens at some point.

The humping needs to be stopped, I would grab him by his scruff, push him down very strongly and tell him in no uncertain terms that if he ever decided to that to me or to any human being again, that the verbal chastisment he was now going trough would change to a more physical approach. I don't mean a good thrashing, I do not advocate beating dogs, but I would give him a sharp crack if he considered trying it again after my verbal telling off.

I can honestly say I have never ever had one of my dogs try this, but then I am an alpha bitch ;)

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7980782)

Would you advocate giving a Child a good slap as well?

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7980972)

As relevant (and intelligent) as saying watching violence leads to violence, that abused turn into abusers, etc

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 7981025)

Also not mentioned in this thread:rolleyes:

"crack", "bop", whatever..its semantics. They made it perfectly clear that that was if other means did not work. No need to come over all passive aggressive about it.

Originally Posted by Co-Writer (Post 7980871)

I did not say a good slap, and I also said I do not advocate beating dogs. I do however expect my pack to respect me. The last time I used a my hands on one of my dogs was when it was killing one of my chickens, it was in a frenzy and I needed to get it's focus back on me, I used a 2 finger poke in the neck, it worked.

You ask if I would give a child a good slap. Why would you want to go off topic in such a confrontational way? Well, you have so I will reply. Not usually. However, I do believe there is a time and a place for a smack. Note I still do not advocate beating or slapping.

I have brought up many dogs, and have trained many dogs (including Airdales)for many different things. I have very very rarely had to use a physical rebuke on a dog, but if the situation is such that I deem it right, then I will.

I have only brought up one child, however, despite having on occasion had a smack, he has grown up to be well grounded, intelligent and full of confidence. Thank you so much for your interest in my dog/child training methods :thumbdown:



It most certainly is to do with dominance, and in wild or feral packs, alpha animals will hump other members of the pack. Most often when young dogs do this within their household, they are trying to learn who is alpha over them. I do agree however that they can learn that it feels good and will continue sometimes for that reason. I also agree with your method of training the dog to stop. However, I still would use a physical rebuke if I had a dog that was being overly assertive or (and occasionally they are in this situation) agressive.

Originally Posted by Pincher (Post 7981257)

Our terrier bitch used to do this to a toy gorilla, almost as big as herself. Watching her 'hump the monkey' provided a few laughs, although I must stress it definately wasn't encouraged. I guess it's a phase they go through. She grew out of it after a few months.

Originally Posted by Pincher (Post 7981316)

I think it could be. We have two terriers, a bitch who is 7 and a dog who is 5. When they play or get excited the bitch does sometimes does try to 'hump' the dog, but we always push her down. It doesnt distress him at all.
This is the last thing I thought I would be discussing on this forum!!! lol

Originally Posted by Co-Writer (Post 7981320)

It can be, and for sure bitches hump as often as males, in any pack of dogs bitches are usually the boss. :)

I think, especially with the ones that have learned to hump inanimate objects that as another poster stated, they simply have learned that it feels good.

Originally Posted by Co-Writer (Post 7980871)

I did not say a good slap, and I also said I do not advocate beating dogs. I do however expect my pack to respect me. The last time I used a my hands on one of my dogs was when it was killing one of my chickens, it was in a frenzy and I needed to get it's focus back on me, I used a 2 finger poke in the neck, it worked.

You ask if I would give a child a good slap. Why would you want to go off topic in such a confrontational way? Well, you have so I will reply. Not usually. However, I do believe there is a time and a place for a smack. Note I still do not advocate beating or slapping.

I have brought up many dogs, and have trained many dogs (including Airdales)for many different things. I have very very rarely had to use a physical rebuke on a dog, but if the situation is such that I deem it right, then I will.

I have only brought up one child, however, despite having on occasion had a smack, he has grown up to be well grounded, intelligent and full of confidence. Thank you so much for your interest in my dog/child training methods :thumbdown:



It most certainly is to do with dominance, and in wild or feral packs, alpha animals will hump other members of the pack. Most often when young dogs do this within their household, they are trying to learn who is alpha over them. I do agree however that they can learn that it feels good and will continue sometimes for that reason. I also agree with your method of training the dog to stop. However, I still would use a physical rebuke if I had a dog that was being overly assertive or (and occasionally they are in this situation) agressive.