Matthew Thurston wrote 03/08/2008 07:00 PM 7yr humping maltese #184768 - 03/08/2008 07:00 PM
Matthew Thurston Webboard User Reg: 12-14-2007 Posts: 262 Loc: Kentucky Offline	I was recently asked how to stop a 7yr old maltese from running around the house and humping the pillows. I was not sure this is a behavior that can be stopped, except for keeping the doors shut and pillows up. Any opinions on the issue? Bravo Vom Buchonia
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Melissa Thom wrote 03/09/2008 01:29 AM Re: 7yr humping maltese [Re: Matthew Thurston ] #184819 - 03/09/2008 01:29 AM
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007 Posts: 2781 Loc: Upper Left hand corner, USA Offline	exercise.... exercise.... exercise. I find it also helps if they're fixed. So many of the little rampant humpers are underexercised, slightly hyperactive dogs, who (giggles) find a way to exercise themselves. From there it builds into obcessive behavior. Basically it's a back to basics thing of crating, out on a lead, lots of walkies, and basic obedience. An exhausted, well trained dog is generally not a humper.
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Cindy Easton Rhodes wrote 03/09/2008 09:27 AM Re: 7yr humping maltese [Re: Melissa Thom ] #184833 - 03/09/2008 09:27 AM
Cindy Easton Rhodes Moderator Reg: 07-14-2001 Posts: 2069 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	hyper-sexual behavior (like humping inanimate objects) may also be a symptom of vaccinosis. this is NOT normal behavior for a healthy, mentally balanced dog. http://leerburg.com/vaccinosis.htm I agree with Melissa too, exercise and structure can also be a big part of the equation when it comes to solving things like this. Cindy cindyr@leerburg.com
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