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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 7, 2011 9:44:11 GMT -5
I have a question regarding Bola (The Pit we are potentially adopting)...
If an adult male dog has a desire to mount (AKA hump) a spayed female dog could & would this behavior change with neutering, training, and time?!
The guy we are looking at gets a little 'excited' with Honey and the shelter staff is hesitant about adopting him to us because of this.
Its really weird...He smells the open wound she has by her ear (From having that lump removed) and then trys to mount her.
They will play together sniff each other and be fine but every once in awhile he sniffs and licks that wound then he trys to get on her.
From what I know, (And believe now), I would think getting him neutered, exercising him A LOT ---Hes been confined to a kennel since April--He has plenty of pent up energy, and teaching him commands--Him responding to No and I would think It would work. But, then again almost every dog Ive had and been around has been neutered at a young age.
What do you guys think?!?
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 7, 2011 10:07:09 GMT -5
Humping is more often than not a non-sexual behavior. It's over-arousal, control, and sometimes just a complete lack of training. Neutering should help in general, than general training, and working to teach impulse control.
Most dogs are high strung and stressed out in the shelter, and humping is often a manifestation of this mental state.
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Post by suziriot on Sept 7, 2011 10:25:48 GMT -5
Most dogs are high strung and stressed out in the shelter, and humping is often a manifestation of this mental state. Ditto. I wouldn't say this is a deal breaker unless Honey is really getting worked up over it. If she is okay or even just mildly annoyed, then it's probably something you can manage. Most likely he will settle down and it may only be an issue once in a while. |
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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 7, 2011 11:31:58 GMT -5
Ok...That’s what I thought... Wanted to make sure tho.
I’m really surprised at the way that the shelter director is reacting to it. She seems SO hesitant and was putting it off like we should get a female...I know my Honey girl...She LOVES the boys but is much more stand-offish to females and I know that wouldn’t work.
When he tries to get on her, Honey thinks it’s a game and starts doing zoomies, or she just moves away. Honey didn’t really seem annoyed at all. Honey actually really liked him---She kept licking his face and inside his mouth.
Im going to talk to them---We will see... I don’t really have my hopes up at this point because Im not going to adopt a female (A female Pit and a Female Corso that’s grown up with a male dog & is not a fan of females sounds like war to me) and the Shelter Director is REALLY hesitant because of the mounting. Kind of frustrating---We thought it went well! The day we left the shelter--The director told us they were going to neuter him Tuesday (9/6) and we could pick him up and take him home Wednes. (9/7). Then the next day she called and said that they wanted to do another meet and greet with Honey today AND they postponed the neutering. :/
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Post by maryellen on Sept 7, 2011 16:14:48 GMT -5
humping causes fights, which is why they are hesitant, they figure if he is humping already he will be returned for humping after a few weeks..
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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 7, 2011 16:48:02 GMT -5
We got him!!!! hes ours!! He gets neutered friday and we pick him up saturday morning!! ...I'm so excited!! The director said in any other situation they probably would have said no but they were very impressed in my determination and knowledge. Which made me feel good!!
one of the volunteers took him on a good walk and he was not interested in getting on her. Hes such a sweet boy. ill post pics when we get him!
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Post by catstina on Sept 7, 2011 17:37:57 GMT -5
Yay, again!
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Post by maryellen on Sept 7, 2011 19:46:54 GMT -5
awesome!!! i bet once he gets all that shelter energy out of him and gets on a good schedule he wont hump Honey
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Post by perfectpit on Sept 7, 2011 23:22:12 GMT -5
My husband was determined not to get Beastley neutered. He felt it was wrong. When he tried to mount our great nephew he said it was time to neuter him. Once this was done Beastley has never tried to mount anything. It worked for us.
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Post by fureverywhere on Sept 8, 2011 7:52:54 GMT -5
Congratulations on your new baby, so happy for ya!!!!!!
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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 8, 2011 9:55:08 GMT -5
Thank you everyone! I have one more question...
He gets neutered Friday morning...Is it ok for us to take him on a good long walk on Saturday?!?!
I dont want to hurt him but Id really like to burn some energy out of him!!!
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Post by emilys on Sept 8, 2011 9:58:54 GMT -5
Thank you everyone! I have one more question... He gets neutered Friday morning...Is it ok for us to take him on a good long walk on Saturday?!?! I dont want to hurt him but Id really like to burn some energy out of him!!! Saturday is probably too soon for a long walk after neutering. You might have to use the time to start a crate/NILIF program for him... do the frozen Kong thing, or try some training exercises since thinking is hard work that will tire him out! |
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 8, 2011 10:01:40 GMT -5
humping causes fights, which is why they are hesitant, they figure if he is humping already he will be returned for humping after a few weeks.. Yeah but then they go and suggest a female? Smart. NOT.  |
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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 8, 2011 10:11:17 GMT -5
Ok! We are going to take him on a trip to PetsMart on Saturday to pick up some new toys. Ill grab him a Kong. I plan on starting off pretty strict with him because he doesnt seem likes hes had a ton of training. And Mary--That was my thinking. Im just glad they decided to let us adopt him! I quoted you lol...Your first responce to this thread.  She agreed that exercise and neutering would more than likely curb this behavior |
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 8, 2011 10:25:30 GMT -5
Congrats Amy, and I can't wait to see pix!  |
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Post by sugar on Sept 8, 2011 11:34:25 GMT -5
When i first adopted Chubby, he was a humping machine! Thankfully only other dogs, but still! It took lots of training and exercise (both things I know the new pup will get in abundance with you) and he rarely does it anymore and if he does A quick "No! Sit." and he settles right now.
Can't wait to see pics!
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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 8, 2011 12:44:00 GMT -5
Thank you! And pics will come soon once we get him!! Sugar...Thats really good to hear! Im not like really worried about it or anything but it feels really good to know that hes not the only one and that there are things we can do! So glad I have you guys to turn to! Today and tomorrow is going to drag because Im so excited to get him!!!! |
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Post by michele5611 on Sept 8, 2011 12:49:10 GMT -5
Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see the cutie pie!
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Post by maryellen on Sept 8, 2011 16:39:04 GMT -5
rufus will hump sadies head when they are playing for a long time, its more of an excitement thing but i still stop it as soon as it starts or stop their play before it gets to that point. i am sure once he gets exercise and training he wont hump honey anymore
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Post by AmyJo27 on Sept 9, 2011 9:31:21 GMT -5
Todays Neuter day!!! Aww...Rufus looks like he'd NEVER do such a thing! lol. I agree...It was like night and day after he had a little walk from one of the shelter volunteers. I can only imagine that once he gets a headache and his body is tired from exercise his last thought will be humping her. lol. Last night Kris was saying-- "You are going to make this poor dog miss the days of laying in a kennel by the time your done frying his brain and walking him into the ground." Lol  Its not going to be that bad |
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She agreed that exercise and neutering would more than likely curb this behavior
Its not going to be that bad 
I look forward to learning much here