![]() ![]() Sometimes boredom can trigger obsessive compulsive disorders in canines which can result in humping behaviour. Dogs can naturally show these behaviours from a very young age often when they start learning to play with other dogs or siblings. Mounting and humping behaviour can be a normal behaviour exhibited by dogs. Sometimes when your dog becomes over excited, hyperactive or energetic, humping can be carried out as a way of burning off their excess energy! Natural play This timing can often coincide with the start of mounting behaviour. We know that sexual maturation in dogs can be as early as around 6 months (although there is breed and individual variability). Whereas entire female dogs are usually only aroused when they are ‘in heat/season. Male entire dogs are usually interested in mating (pretty much all the time!). The following points will highlight some of these most likely causes (this list is not exhaustive): Hormonal drives The underlying cause of humping behaviour can vary between individuals. And, did you know that both male and female dogs (neutered and unneutered) can display humping behaviours! But this is not always the case and this is where it is often misunderstood. Most people assume (including myself previously) that when their dog is humping that it is always sexually motivated. Humping behaviours are generally triggered by a heightened state of arousal such as a hormonal trigger, stress, anxiety or excitement. Behavioural causes of humping can be more challenging to resolve.Underlying medical issues or health concerns. ![]()
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