If your dog humps your leg, other dogs, guests, or even furniture out of nowhere, you probably get pretty embarrassed and want to stop your dog from humping.
First, let’s debunk: dog humping is NOT about asserting "dominance" or being the "alpha." So then what is your dog communicating when they hump?
In this episode, I go over the 4 reasons your dog is actually humping according to science.
00:00 Intro
01:55 Get the Complimentary eBook
02:19 Humping = ‘Mounting’
02:33 Is Humping about Asserting Dominance as an Alpha?
04:19 Will Neuter/Spay Stop the Humping?
06:12 Will Neuter/Spay Calm a Dog Down?
08:06 What Humping Communicates (Dog Body Language)
09:15 First Reason Dog is Humping [Address this FIRST]
10:45 Most Overlooked Reason Dog is Humping
11:02 Why Dog Humps on a biological level
11:32 Most Overlooked Reason Dog is Humping (cont)
15:20 What it Means when Dog Humps During Play
19:28 Is Dog Humping just Attention-Seeking?
20:47 Common Mistakes Owners Make when Trying to Train the Hump Away
23:18 MOST Common Mistake Owners Make when Training the Hump Away [DON’T DO THIS!]
25:50 How to Stop Dog Humping
34:09 Recap & Your Next Steps
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Disclaimers: Jenna Romano is not a veterinarian. Always consult a veterinarian. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. This episode is for entertainment purposes only. Jenna Romano will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this episode including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death to you or your dog. This episode is not instructional.
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