My 4 mo. old female puppy has started humping one particular stuffed toy - it is a favorite toy and one she loves to fetch and tug on - so I would like to keep using it as a play treat.
On the other hand, I don't like this behavior and want to stop it, with no negativity towards the toy. I've read all the "humping" threads here, and gleaned from them that it's fairly normal behavior even for a female and she will probably out grow it etc.
So what would you do? Some kind of distraction? Quit playing with the toy whenever it happens? A correction and then keep playing with the toy? I'd like to find something that I can be consistent with if she starts doing it to other things (like people or dogs!)
Treat it as you would any other bothersome behavior and redirect with a firm no, but I wouldn't "correct" for this. Put the toy away (remember it is YOURS not hers) when you aren't working/playing with it. Give her bully sticks to have as her "own" to chew on when ever she wants, but keep toys up. JMHO.
Also, you might increase her exercise appropriately... a tired pup is a good pup.
Hey, it worked! I just started saying nope whenever she went to grip the toy in "that" way, and distracted her by tugging and throwing some more - I think she is getting the idea . . .
This is my first puppy in 15 yrs or so and I keep getting worried about potential issues and then keep getting amazed when some easy training solution works!
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