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Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 8:23:49 GMT

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Post by aston on Jul 9, 2013 8:23:49 GMT

Hey all,

This is a question about Isis and Rio. Isis has settled in really nicely and i'm really pleased with how they're both getting on. Isis likes Rio's tail and she always walks behind him trying to get it and when she does this a sort of game evolves and they start chasing each other around and they both genuinely seem to enjoy it. It is always Isis that instigates the play, Rio always seems happier to sleep but if she wants to play he will too.

The problem is when they end up catching up with each other they both mount each other and start humping away like rabbits until the other one tells them to get off or if I see them break it off. If it's Rio doing the mounting Isis will often roll onto her back and then Rio growls and gets off. Obviously not a sexual thing because Rio is ball-less and Isis is only a baby so I would guess a dominance thing? I'm a bit stuck on what to do because I don't want to stop them playing with each other. Will this all stop when Rio shows he's the dominant one? I always make sure that Isis knows Rio gets his dinner first and any treats Rio always gets them first too but I don't know if there's anything else I can.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated

scallywag Forum lover Posts: 21,969 Pets I own: . . Beau R.l.P MY BEAUTIFUL BOY 🌈 30/11/2021 💔	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 11:36:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scallywag on Jul 9, 2013 11:36:01 GMT aston sorry no advice here, just wanted to say this made me chuckle Hope someone comes along to guide you x

charlottte Experienced member Posts: 1,738 Animals I love: Anything and everything. DOGSDOGSDOGS! Pets I own: Mini Poodle - Jasper - 6 years 9 months old	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 14:13:44 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charlottte on Jul 9, 2013 14:13:44 GMT Humping is very rarely dominance related, it can be frustration, arousal or part of play www.michaelbaugh.com/2011/11/06/the-truth-about-humping/ www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dog-behavior-training-5-reasons-hump-other-dogs

aston Expert in the making Posts: 346 Animals I love: Sharks, Foxes, Dogs Pets I own: 2 dogs (Long-haired Chihuahua and Shetland Sheepdog), 2 cats, 2 African pygmy hedgehogs	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 16:09:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aston on Jul 9, 2013 16:09:06 GMT So it could just be their way of playing? Weird

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Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 17:10:30 GMT via mobile

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Post by charlottte on Jul 9, 2013 17:10:30 GMT

It could be!
But it could be frustration if the other one didn't want to play, or arousal/excitement if the play/environment gets REALLY exciting.

Jasper's a frustration humper, if he thinks you're fighting or if we're hugging/saying bye to family or visitors, he will air hump right next to your legs. It's odd but if we give him something else to do or redirect him, he's fine!

However, when Isis comes into season she might start humping Rio (and other dogs), my boss' dog humps other dogs heads when she's in season, again, just arousal. But of a different kind I'd imagine

aston Expert in the making Posts: 346 Animals I love: Sharks, Foxes, Dogs Pets I own: 2 dogs (Long-haired Chihuahua and Shetland Sheepdog), 2 cats, 2 African pygmy hedgehogs	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 17:18:34 GMT charlottte likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aston on Jul 9, 2013 17:18:34 GMT i guess they really like each other then

BorderTerrier Experienced member Posts: 7,956 Animals I love: All, mainly dogs Pets I own: Border Terriers Earl & Ethel	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 17:31:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BorderTerrier on Jul 9, 2013 17:31:45 GMT Rio could simply be getting tired of the 'forced play' by the enthusiastic little Isis. He could be simply trying to say 'I said enough is enough!!'
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charlottte Experienced member Posts: 1,738 Animals I love: Anything and everything. DOGSDOGSDOGS! Pets I own: Mini Poodle - Jasper - 6 years 9 months old	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 21:26:38 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charlottte on Jul 9, 2013 21:26:38 GMT Better jumping than fighting I guess!? Lol!

aston Expert in the making Posts: 346 Animals I love: Sharks, Foxes, Dogs Pets I own: 2 dogs (Long-haired Chihuahua and Shetland Sheepdog), 2 cats, 2 African pygmy hedgehogs	Advice Please Jul 9, 2013 21:48:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aston on Jul 9, 2013 21:48:48 GMT Yeah, i swear they must really like each other, they were lying next to each other and licking each others faces. Some sort of weird love-hate relationship

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aston Expert in the making Posts: 346 Animals I love: Sharks, Foxes, Dogs Pets I own: 2 dogs (Long-haired Chihuahua and Shetland Sheepdog), 2 cats, 2 African pygmy hedgehogs	Advice Please Jul 10, 2013 8:27:24 GMT BorderTerrier, charlottte, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aston on Jul 10, 2013 8:27:24 GMT Or cute, apparently thats what these 2 are They look so cute, I want one!

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Advice Please Jul 10, 2013 11:41:59 GMT

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Post by gladys on Jul 10, 2013 11:41:59 GMT

aston No advice really but just to say Cooper will also do the humping thing when playing with other dogs. And as the dogs are all taller than him it's usually their leg that he does it too. I have always put it down to excitement through play like charlottte.
And all his play friends are female but not sure whether that has any thing to do with it??

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