LittleLuka Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Okay things are going fine between everyone. Mind you this is the most dogs I've ever had at one time (4). Tahoe will not stop trying to mount Luka. He just doesn't give up, he does it alllllll the time, any chance he gets. Luka is NOT having it. he whips around and snarls at him and Tahoe will back off. but then 5 minutes later tries it again. Is this something I just need to let them work out on their own? I do realize that Tahoe is 2-3 and just was neutered a week ago so that could come into play. He's not a dominant dog at all though, very submissive. I just can't tell if he's trying to see if he's above Luka in the pack order. The weird thing is he hasn't done it to Knox once. He leaves him alone. He tried doing it to Zoey 2 times and she about got him so he has left her alone hahahahah. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 That sounds like my boy...the insistent humper. I would leave them at it, unless they are hurting each other. Then its time to step in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 That sounds like my boy...the insistent humper. I would leave them at it, unless they are hurting each other. Then its time to step in. lol... Tahoe seems to back off after Luka snarls in his face but it's like how many times is he going to try this? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Haha when echos father comes over to play its like a game of who humps who lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 well Luka is neutered so he's not really a fan.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Found an article I posted awhile ago. Just some food for thought. Not all humping is for dominance - some dogs do it out of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Nikko humps Yukon ALL the time! And sometimes Yukon will hump Nikko (which is funny because of how small he is!) When Nikko does it Yukon will start growling at Nikko but he doesn't get the hint...however Nikko has not ONCE humped Kodiak! I think it is mostly trying to get a reaction or to play. At least that's why Nikko and Yukon do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 It doesn't really seem like play though more like he's trying to dominate him. Luka gets mad when he does it and I just don't want it to escalate into a fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 some dogs are just persistent humpers (lol is that even a word)! but if Tahoe backs off at first warning, chances are slim for it to escalate into a fight. Maybe Knox is just not playful around Tahoe? As Elyse said some dogs do it out of play and I find the "boring" dogs get humped less because they simply aren't involved.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 some dogs are just persistent humpers (lol is that even a word)! but if Tahoe backs off at first warning, chances are slim for it to escalate into a fight. Maybe Knox is just not playful around Tahoe? As Elyse said some dogs do it out of play and I find the "boring" dogs get humped less because they simply aren't involved.. no, Knox is terrified of Tahoe. He already submits to him so i think that's why. I don't think it's play. He does back off but he's growling the whole time and he continues to try to do it. Over and Over again. I know Luka and i can tell his reaction is not play. He is not happy about it and he's already snapped at Tahoe. Considering that Tahoe is 73 lbs and Luka is a 50 lbs I do NOT want to have to break up a fight. ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 uh oh any behaviorist around you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLuka Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 uh oh any behaviorist around you? If this were my dog I would consider paying a behaviorist but he's a foster dog. The rescue director has been coming to my house and working with the lunatics. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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