I receive numerous emails asking something like, "Why does my dog hump other dogs?" Sometimes people ask, "Why does my dog hump his water bowl, her favorite toy, or my or other peoples' legs?" or "Why ... Q: Despite being female and neutered, my dog constantly humps other dogs and even visitors’ legs. It’s so embarrassing.

Understanding the Context

What can I do about it? A: Dogs get up to all kinds of cringe-y nonsense: ... Dogs are highly social animals, responding to various communication signals from humans and other dogs. Perhaps the most important signals are those that communicate the emotional state of the ...

Key Insights

MSN: Ask a Vet: My dog is humping everything in sight. What can I do? Ask a Vet: My dog is humping everything in sight. What can I do?