Why does my fixed female dog hump?
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2 Answers
If your dog still humps excessively after getting fixed, then the best thing you can do is figure out what is triggering the behavior. That way you can avoid these triggers or be ready to correct the dog immediately. For example, if the dog is regularly humping the legs of visitors, you could train him to sit or stay whenever someone comes in the house.
It's a common misconception that female dog's do not hump - but that is incorrect! Just like males, and fixed males, female dogs may mount other dogs for a variety of reasons. Including: sexual behavior, stress, excitement or meeting a new dog, and/or social dominance.