Sexual Mounting
Some puppies start sexual mounting behavior at the tender age of 6 or 7 weeks, although it generally begins at about 12 weeks of age. It is self-rewarding behavior, in that it “feels good” to the pup. The problem seldom persists if the object of its attentions is made inaccessible. Unluckily, many owners believe that the behavior will vanish if they just allow it run its course. They may let the pup to mount until it reaches sexual climax. This, of course, makes the owner a minor sexual partner for the pet and can later increase into harsh problems involving overprotection and biting.
Correction Mounting should be discouraged by diminishing the target (leg, arm, clothing) in as startling a behavior as possible, as the pup starts the mounting rather than when it is under way. Sexual experimentation seems to be a usual part of maturation in mammals. Thus, in cases involving owners who permit the pup to endure in mounting, all family members should be brought into discussion to clarify the possible side effects of the problem.
In severe cases, the owner have to start a leadership position with the pup or dog, rather away from their home ground at first. This can be accomplished through normal obedience programs in some cases. Nevertheless, a nonphysical approach to teaching is typically faster, even if the dog is trained simply to sit and stay on command. Along with this routine, the aggressive ‘Romeo’ have to be diverted effectively before the obvious mounting starts, with some strong overriding stimulus that takes its mind off the sex act. A food distraction is a poor replacement in most cases. Better is an invitation to play ball or otherwise employ in some exhausting physical activity that is enjoyed by the pet.
All unearned petting and praise have to be stopped in cases of continual mounting, even with very young offenders. If the pup pesters for concentration, the owner should provide it one of the simple commands until it obeys, then softly and briefly pet the animal and go on about some other business. After a few days to weeks of this kind of correction, the puppy typically stops mounting and becomes oriented to the more usual play activity as a displacement mechanism. This kind of problem pup may continue in mounting inanimate objects, such as the owner’s clothing, pillows or bedclothes, in the absence of its living sex object. Nevertheless, this actions typically fades away after a few weeks. One helpful corrective aid is to eliminate things that motivate the behavior when the owner have to be absent.
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