Sexual Behaviors And Your Dog
Male dogs in some cases even those that have been sexually altered, may mount people’s legs or even inanimate objects. It can originate as a sexual urge or as an attempt to dominate. Bitches also display similar behavior when they are in season or asserting dominance. At any rate, it must be discouraged at the dog’s first attempts to do so. Owners will often think it’s cute when a puppy does it, but live to regret not curbing the dog’s desire to mount when it becomes a frequent embarrassment or even a danger to the elderly or small children. Stopping this behavior immediately is the best way to avoid problems later on.
There are seldom hard and fast answers to solving behavior problems for all dogs. Understanding the cause of the problem is the first step in correcting it. Then, too, it is important for the trainer to understand how important it is to keep bad habits from being established in the first place. If the bad habit cycle has already started, there is no substitute for the positive reinforcement of good behavior.
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