How To Get A Dog To Stop Mounting Other Dog
When a dog mounts another dog in your household, it can be cause for concern. Sure, some dogs like to share space and even get physical with each other. But if this is a new (or recurring) behavior that seems like more than playful roughhousing, then it’s time to address the issue. The good news is that mounting behavior can be stopped with proper training.
Figure out what’s behind the mounting.
If your dog is younger than six months, mounting is a normal behavior and you shouldn’t worry too much about it. Similarly, if your dog is older than six months and they’re still mounting other dogs, it could be a sign of dominance.
If your dog is mounting other dogs (and not just the occasional greeting), this might be an indication that your pet feels like they are in charge. If this happens regularly, consider training them to stop.
Immediately interrupt and redirect the behavior.
It’s important to focus on the positive. It’s also important to make sure that your dog is getting plenty of exercise, so that he has less energy to put into mounting behaviors. You could try teaching him commands like “settle” or “lay quietly,” especially when visitors come over—this way you can ensure that he behaves politely around others.
Teach your dog to “settle” or lay quietly, especially when visitors come over.
The first step in teaching your dog to stop mounting is to teach him how to settle. This will help him learn that lying down and waiting patiently is an acceptable behavior, while mounting other dogs is not.
Start by practicing the command “settle” with your dog; then use that command whenever he starts displaying inappropriate behaviors such as jumping on people or mounting other dogs. You can also add a leash when you’re practicing this so that you can use it as a tool if things get out of hand (and they probably will). If you’re having trouble getting him to stay put, try using treats or toys as rewards for staying where he’s told until released from the command.
Give your dog a job.
One of the best ways to get your dog interested in something other than mounting is to give him a job. This can be something as simple as fetching a ball, or it could be something bigger like being trained as a service dog. If your dog has an interesting activity to do and doesn’t have time for anything else, he will probably stop trying to mount other dogs because there’s no point in doing so when he could be doing all sorts of other cool things.
When we say “give your dog a job,” we don’t mean take him out into the yard and make him dig holes with his paws or bark at passersby until they leave the house alone (though both those activities are great for dogs). We’re talking about giving them responsibilities: teaching them tricks or commands that help humans interact with them more effectively; working together on games designed specifically for dogs’ talents; training them in tasks like retrieving mail from mailboxes or pulling wheelchairs around town; using their keen sense of smell to search out lost items like keys or wallets; donating blood at regular intervals—these are just some examples of how you can use your pet’s natural abilities to help people instead of himself!
Give your dog plenty of exercise, every day.
One of the best ways to reduce mounting behavior in your dog is to provide them with plenty of exercise, every day. Exercise helps release pent up energy and burn off excess energy, all while keeping your dog fit and healthy. It also helps keep them mentally stimulated, happy, social and generally well-rounded.
If you don’t have time to give your dog a proper walk each day then consider hiring a professional trainer or dog walker who can help you get started on an exercise routine that fits into your schedule.
Once you know what’s behind the behavior, you can find ways to stop it.
If your dog is mounting other dogs, there’s a reason for it. The trick to figuring out what that reason is lies in understanding the context of when your dog mounts another dog.
If you can pinpoint the times when your dog is mounting other dogs, you can examine those situations and figure out why your dog might be doing so. This is important because even if you can’t figure out why they are mounting other dogs, there are still things that you can do to stop this behavior from continuing.
It’s normal for dogs to want to mount other dogs. After all, it feels good and is a way for them to mark territory or show dominance. But if your dog is constantly mounting other animals—or even people—it can be annoying and even dangerous. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to prevent or stop this behavior, including finding out what’s causing it in the first place! So if your dog is having trouble controlling himself around other dogs or people when they come over (or even when they don’t), read on for some tips that might help you out.”
