Gay dogs driving me crazy

[Njsweetnlight]

My neighbor has two male dogs that constantly hump and lick each other and the owner does not correct them at all. My dog who is still in puppy mode loves to play with these dogs and now has this learned behavior and runs over to lick the other dogs private as soon as he seems them. In the past I had male dogs who would snap at other male dogs who tried to go anywhere near their privates. We now don't let our dog play with the other two dogs and try to correct this behavior because it is driving me crazy and makes me sick for some strange reason. Has anyone else dealt with type of behavior with their dog and what can I do to change this behavior so he doesn't get lick happy with other male dogs?

[ginger899]

This is a very old thread. It may still be relevant, but will all commenters please keep to the THREAD TOPIC when replying?
Rants and arguments about dog breeds, etc are off-topic. Please take your agumants about such matters elsewhere, or onto another forum.
Thank you.

[ginger899]

Sorry....mis-spelled "Argument" (!)

[Maxxwillransome]

All dogs do this. It is in no way sexual to them. They do this to understand each other. It is proper dog edaquit. It's so they can understand age, health, what they eat & where they have been. Some dogs hump each other to show who is in charge. If you are sickened by amother species like this, then you need to
get your head checked.

[Shawnabug]

U honestly do not deserve to have a pet of any kind, and lord I pray you don't have children!!!!!!    I feel sorry for your dog having an owner like you

[Shawnabug]

I'm sorry but some people don't deserve to have a dog!!!!!!   Smh

[Jon_el]

Last comment some of the dumbest **** I've ever seen, your opinions disguised as 'fact' are pathetic & disgusting...however they are 'fact' & must be based on empirical, verifiable, scientific data huh? Moron...pits are amazing when bread/trained properly

[killbilllill]

Pit Bulls were bred for one thing and one thing ONLY. That is too KILL primarily another Dog or any other animal in there way. That's the whole reason the Breed was created. Absolute TRUE statement. Just like a Beagle was Bred to chase a Rabbit or German Sheppard / Doberman was Bred to take DOWN and INJURE or KILL a person. Another TRUE statement.
My Doberman and I were attacked by a loose Pitbull... had to bust his nose... to get him to open his mouth and let go of My dogs neck. Never took My 120 lb Doberman off his feet. BUT... Pit locked in on His neck... My Doberman almost put his eye out with His bottom fang. Pit still would not let go.... Two days later Pitbull killed Ladies Miniature Poodle and ate half Her arm.... Owners packed  and fled with Dog... had 2 children under 5 they were total WHITE TRASH like most Pitbull owners... The Pitbull breed should be eradicated off the face of the earth. They are bred KILLERS just like a Greyhound is Bred for running. Pitbulls are a fad and IMAGE... the WHOLE Breed should be exterminated put to DEATH through out the USA....

[Christinalovely04]

I have to agree 100%  pit Bulls should all be put down!!!! Only trashy thugs have these dogs, GET EM THE HELL OUT!!!!

[Maxxwillransome]

Chihuahuas (are the most aggressive breed of dog), wiener dogs, Dalmatians & poodles are all more likely to attack than Pitbulls are. Pitbulls used to be referred to as the Nanny Dog & parents would leave their children in their care. This is because pits are incredibly protective of their owners. These are facts.

[Maxxwillransome]

Any dog will try to hurt you, like any human will, unless they have been raised correctly & with love & care.

[coronagirl1]

that is so sad :(  dog/puppies are ForEver ) I would hate to have you as a parent, I might not be what You wanted me to be !!!

[Cammbbee]

I have 2 male Great Danes they are litter mates today one went to the groomers and when he got home the other one started to hump and lick him constantly. At first we let them be thinking they would sort it out but it's been hours now and the one that got groomed is showing signs of stress. We have been stopping the aggressor with redirection he is still trying though. Do you have any ideas why this is happening? What can we do?

[mbell1220]

Pit Bulls are not naturally aggressive. Thats a big nasty myth. They are trained to be mean by idiots who want a tough dog and though not naturally aggressive they are built to fight with a powerful bite. I could train a poodle to be mean but they don't look the part. If anybody got a Pit Bull puppy and raised him like a normal dog they'd find they are very loving dogs.

[Christinalovely04]

Yes they are naturally aggressive,  they all need put down!!!! You will see 1 day when yours either kills a child or harms you or anyone else , they snap!!!!  Put his assistant to sleep!!!!!  

[lorreann]

It must be a smart puppy to be submissive on another dogs turf. That is just a code of behavior dog's go by to respect another dog and it's turf". They also pick up a lot of information by smelling the other dogs butt. As a pitbull owner myself I think the big problem is that you are used to pitbulls and now have a different breed.  A lot of other breeds are much more mellow, and that might be what's going on in your situation.

[lorreann]

It must be a smart puppy to be submissive on another dogs turf. That is just a code of behavior dog's go by to respect another dog and it's turf". They also pick up a lot of information by smelling the other dogs butt. As a pitbull owner myself I think the big problem is that you are used to pitbulls and now have a different breed.  A lot of other breeds are much more mellow, and that might be what's going on in your situation.

[bignatz]

seems like the perceived "gayness" of their activity is the problem...and the thing about wanting your dog to exhibit "dominant" behaviors (this is all old rubbish at this point - dominance theory has been totally debunked) would make me question whether you should be owning bully breed dogs. You sound like a setup to become a problem owner with a problem dog.

[pitluver78]

Well put Seuss!!!

[pitluver78]

Adopting a pitbull for aggressive reasons? U are the type of people who give them a bad reputation! I rescued my pit and he is the sweetest boy I could've ever wanted! Good with my 1 yr old and 13yr old kids....barks when needed, has never bit anyone or dog! He was beaten before I got him ....guess he wasn't the "type" of pit ppl wanted. Adopting a pit for your reasons is horrible!

[Seuss24]

I have 3 male pits and 2 of them mount each other consistently. The one is neutered the other not (at least not yet!). They are all very loving dogs and very playful. I have only had to break up one spat between them while this activity is going on. All of my dogs, despite the humping, are very protective of me and our home (note: OUR-your puppy should be in a forever home, not a maybe we'll try and see if I like your behavior home!). Dogs will be dogs. If you don't like the behavior being exhibited maybe you should enroll your puppy in a training class. All 3 of my dogs are rescues, it would be horrible if you CHOSE to get rid of your horny playful puppy just to get another one; which could potentially do the same thing....

[ginger899]

If a neutered dog is "humping" another male dog, then it is highly unlikely to be sexual behaviour, but "dominating" behaviour instead. They are just asserting the pack order in their own social way.
If inappropriate "humping" behaviour is happening with an entire dog, then that may be different sometimes.And it may be sexual in nature. If it is causing upset to the dog because of raging hormones which have no natural outlet -(never mind our ideas about how they should behave sexually!) -then neutering is a good idea.

My dog used to masturbate! Did I find this disturbing, disgusting, or anything else? No of course I didn't. I used to just go out of the room and let her get on with it. And laugh a little bit. She was one of the truest, nicest, best-behaved strong dogs I have ever known, who was sociable and sweet with other dogs, but who was no pushover either. It was an absolute honour to know her.

[grendslori]

This all makes perfect sense to me...The oldest dog always starts the fights because he is actually EQUAL to the younger dog. A Beta male, which is the top dog, does not ever need to fight; everyone recognizes that he is the top dog. When you get two males who see themselves as equals, they will fight for the top placement. There is no submission from either of these dogs because they both have a Beta personality. They are still trying to find out who is on top and in this case the younger of the two will eventually take over that spot. The oldest dog will then try to place himself over the third dog. This is how it works in a pack. Puppies are born with a personality of either being more submissive or being more dominant and anyone who breeds dogs will see those personalities coming out in their litters. You will have the puppy who easily gives up on something and you have the puppy whpo is more defiant; the puppy who is barking in your face, the puppy who will NOT let you hold him, turn him over in your arms and give him a tummy scratch. Ghilly is absolutely right, this is NORMAL behaviour in the canine, whatever the breed. We as humans try and put our moral ideas on how the dog should act and react; that is not pour place or for us to do. I say....throw away all those cutsie dog clothes and hair ribbons....they are dogs; we should love them for the joys they bring into our lives and for the love they share with us!

[Trainerguy]

What you stated maybe factual, but from what I have witness seems to be homosexuality. For reasons that the two dogs I know are never exposed to the opposite sex. And when a new dog comes around the eldest of the two will sniff and and try to lick it happens to be male. Now there is a third dog added to the pack and he is starting to behave like the other two but this dog is a softy the other two are constantly going at it conflict wise. The eldest is always starting fights and losing he gets pinned down alot by the second eldest. But there is no form of submission these dogs just lick and try to jump each other. I even caught them humping a beach chair, so I think more of very high sexual hormone tension
all in all I'm disgusted.

[Ghilly]

I just cannot understand the whole stigma associated with dogs behaving like dogs!  Dogs sniff.  Dogs lick.  It's what they do.  And to be "grossed out" by it, well, in my opinion, someone who is put off by a dog acting like a dog would be better off not having a dog as a pet because as soon as it does something "doggy", its behavior will be called into question and the dog reprimanded.  
Nothing is more confusing for an animal than for it to be trained to be something it's not.  There is a huge problem today with toy dogs who are aggressive because their owners don't treat them like dogs, they treat them as children.  A dog doesn't know HOW to be a child, no matter how small that dog is.  Empty nesters are famous for getting toy dogs when their last kid leaves home and using that dog to replace their kids.  The dogs sit at the table with them, eat dinner at the same time they do, get carried around from place to place, this is not natural behavior for a dog.  No matter how large or how tiny a dog is it is still a dog and still descended from wolves.  Wolf pack dynamics come into play no matter what breed you are dealing with and when you try to turn a dog into anything but a dog, or try to totally change the personality of a dog, you get problems.

Ghilly    

Ghilly

[TwoBitsMom]

I am in total agreement...the less aggressive the better...!
I wonder if people are uncomfortable with their dog being termed as "submissive" because when it comes to their dog, they associate the word with weakness, and cowardice.
It is not weakness or cowardice.......it is respect.  
Who wouldn't love a dog that is respectful....?  
Lindapalm is right....if you do give your dog up...be sure to tell them why... Most people want a loving, happy, and respectful dog.

[tonyb286]

That is so true. After I lost my lurcher BB in November, I am left with Giro, who was always the submissive dog and quite happy to be that way. BB was by no means aggressive, but she was dominant between the two of them. I will be rescuing another dog once my grieving process is over, and with Giro I have no worries whatsoever that whatever dog joins our family, they will be accepted with relative ease. Tony

[lindapalm]

Your dog will live a lot longer with less injuries, and save you $ on doctor bills and lawsuits, if he stays the way he is.  Make sure, if you do give him up, that you tell the shelter/ new owner the reason you are doing so,  he'll have a better chance of being adopted. That personality trait would be the first thing I would look for in a dog.  It allows you to have other animals in your house and not have to worry.

[TwoBitsMom]

I agree with you Mark...well natured dogs seem to be much happier and content.  In fact, most dogs do not want to be the dominant pack leader, and only decide they need to, because their owner is not being the leader. In their mind, someone must lead the pack.
Heaven help us all, if an aggressive dog has a weak owner. And Heaven help the weak owner, that has an aggressive dog, neither will ever feel safe.

[marksme]

I'm not sure what this post is really about? Did not really like thread in the first place. Who wants dog fights anyway? The better natured a dog is, the better for all concerned.