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It’s rude, it’s crude and it is just wrong on SO MANY levels.

Maybe your dog humps guests that visit your home. Perhaps he’s humping random passerbys on the street. It’s possible the victims are as innocent as couch pillows, doggy toys or your favorite chair.

Whatever sets off this habit…

Your dog is humping everything and everyone in sight. Finally, enough is enough! This embarrassing problem has grown out of control and it’s time you put it to rest.

This article will show you how with some great tips to get started. So, without further ado…

Let’s discuss how to stop dog humping permanently.

Why Your Dog is Humping

Believe it or not, 90% of the time dog humping has nothing to do with sex.

I remember the first time my dog was humped by another male dog. I was in my apartment’s elevator at the time with a friendly neighbor who had a cute little Maltese. The dog I was training at the time was a small Yorkie.

As soon as the elevator doors closed, the Maltese mounted my yorkie and started humping like the energizer bunny.

He just kept going and going…

My neighbor’s face was priceless. He turned to me and said “I’m so sorry, I had no idea my dog was gay.”

He was actually serious and I had to hold back my laughter at his uninformed remark.

It wasn’t his fault. Really, most people don’t know any better. But the fact is, dog humping, whether it be on a leg, another dog or a piece of furniture, is rarely sexual in nature.

In reality, when your dog humps or mounts, it is establishing its dominance over another.

Dog humping is the result of your dog trying to size up its opponent and apply itself as higher up on the ladder of the pack.

If the humpee surrenders to your dogs humping by laying down or doing nothing, then in your dog’s eyes, it has established leadership in the order of the pack.

It’s just basic instinct so don’t feel like this is something you’ve done wrong in your dog upbringing. I promise you’re still a good, loving dog parent.

The trick to resolving this is knowing the exact training techiques to stop dog humping without making your dog confused or anxious.

3 Ways to Stop Dog Humping Behavior

Below are 3 ways to stop dog humping. You do NOT want to apply all 3 methods at the same time. Try each one separately for 2 weeks at a time. If a strategy appears to be working, don’t try another tactic. Continue with the one that is working.

However, you should try a strategy for AT LEAST 2 weeks before moving onto another one.

Strategy #1

The first way is the most obvious. Say “No” with a stern voice. Drive home the point that this is bad by using a loud and disapproving tone.

Try using a spray bottle. Yes, you’ll need to carry a spray bottle with you for a bit until your dog is trained out of the habit. However, using a spray bottle is a gentle way to give your dog the message fast.

When your dog initiates the humping, spray him in the face with cold water from the spray bottle while simultaneously yelling no. Forcefully pull him off the object or uhh…person.

As you know, positive reinforcement is the best kind of training, however, this is one of the few exceptions when scolding your dog during the act of the negative behavior may be required.

Strategy #2

Distraction can work as well. Many dog owners find that dog humping is a temporary habit. Try distracting your dog with a toy, a walk, exercise or a training session.

Dog humping is an instinctual response. Change your dog’s focus and he’ll stop the behavior.

Strategy #3

Ignoring your dog is another alternative. Don’t underestimate the simplicity of this solution. Your dog is well aware of your presence.

If you’ve been following the guidelines in this site, by now your dog looks at you as the Alpha Dog of the house.

He’s performing these mounting and humping displays to either show you his dominance or exercise his prowess for your admiration.

Walk out of the room when you see him humping. Your dog will stop humping and follow you to obtain your attention in some other way. Ignoring your dog’s performance will let him know that his humping is not gaining your approval.

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What do you say about having an Pig as you pet from today? Don’t be surprised by this idea!! Having a pig or pot bellied pig is a one of the most preferred animal to be bred as pets. These pigs are very adorable, cute looking and very decent in behavior. Not to be forgotten the pigs are readily available as trained pets too. Before we buy any pet it is important to understand the behavioral and physiological details of the pigs.

These animals generally live up to an age of 10 to 15 years. They weight ranges from 25 kg to 130 kg. They are found to live a healthy life and under clean and hygienic conditions. They are found to be well behaved and also adapt to human family life very easily. The pot belly pigs are extremely found of food and hence frequent feeding of food is expected.
A few quick tips for taking are of the pigs are noted below:

* The pigs must be well fed. They are omnivorous in nature i.e. they eat fruits, grains leaves and meat.
* They need to be given a good amount of exercises else they can easily gain weight. A simple walking around would make a pretty good exercise for them.
* They are known to go well with other pets well. Care has to be taken when left with dogs as the later can prey on the pigs.
* The pigs are known to take dominance over those whom they feel are weaker compared to them. Hence while leaving kids with the pigs they must be monitored well

Dogs are considered as man’s best friend and but I object to that because I considered momo my lovable chihuahua as my very best friend. Now tell me who says that dogs are for man’s comfort only?

Chihuahuas are adorable, tiny dogs that make great companions and considered as the oldest dog breed in North America. But because of their size, their tiny immune system is also prone to minor viruses and infections but I make sure that they are bundle with pet wormers during these stage. It’s a good thing that one of my veterinarian friend suggested these pet wormers for my chihuahuas because it helps a lot to increase there resistance to infection and given that my lovable Chihuahuas are pregnant. I’m confident enough that the unborn pups will not be infected by whilst for they are still in their mothers’ womb, or immediately after their birth via the colostrum, it is most important to start worming the pups from about 2 weeks of there age.

Worms are found everywhere. And since my chihuahuas like to dig up soil, there are always a big chance that they will be infected and plus the fact that I’m living in a tropical country, the chances are double because tropical countries are breeding grounds of worms. Lately I’ve noticed that my chihuahuas appear weak, it may have parasitic worms that suck blood from the lining of the gut. Pet wormers are the obvious cure. Pet wormers will make your dog live longer and yes parasitic worms, in some cases, could actually kill your beloved pet. So better spend that few measly bucks on a pet wormer . Don’t hesitate to spend money for your lovable pets if you really value there health like me. Worm infections are definitely inevitable but it could be avoided by having a good hygiene and clean environment at home. Make sure that you give your pets regular worming schedule and use of the right pet wormer to fight the infection. Pet Wormers are not only for the sake of the animal but the entire family as well since the mentioned parasites can be transmissible to humans too.

The problems that I’ve seen from the very start of the infection with my chihuahuas are fleas ‘bite’ in my pets skin coat. I can tell that dirt is usually the tell-tail sign of the presence of fleas, small black flecks deep in the animal’s coat. My pets are very irritated and allergic even to an occasional bite, while others may show little obvious signs in quite heavy infestation it leads to spread of tapeworm infestation and other serious infections if left untreated. I recommend the following worming products that the pet wormers offer. They are used alternatively to minimize the risk of worm damage and the development of resistant worm populations. My pets are fragile, but are easy to groom and now

I’m gonna make sure that they will be given a regular bath. Stinky pets are very lovable to parasitic worms but now that I’ve known pet wormers My mind is at ease that my pets are in good hands.

Pet wormers will make your dog live longer and yes parasitic worms, in some cases, could actually kill your beloved pet. So better spend that few measly bucks on a pet wormer . Don’t hesitate to spend money for your lovable pets if you really value there health like me.

All of us have seen or experienced it. You come home and your dog is so excited to see you that he jumps on you and knocks you off balance. While it may cute when the dog is a puppy, once they become adult, it can become a real issue.

Most dogs will jump on people at times. The frequency will vary with breed and by individual. One theory suggests that dogs use their nose and eyes to explore and that whenever they try to get close to a person’s face it is not to attack, but to interact.

If this theory is true, then one way to prevent jumping is to kneel down and interact with the dog at its level. Keep an eye out for excessive enthusiasm but let the dog explore your face. If you have taken the time to become the pack leader, you should not fear a bite by interacting in this way.

In the case of an older rescued dog, or an unknown dog, you should take proper precaution when using this technique. Keep a thumb inserted in the dog’s collar, just behind the neck and be prepared to jerk sideways, if necessary. Whenever possible, use a sideways jerk as opposed to a sharp pull backwards as the dog’s throat can easily be bruised. The movement is not meant to punish but to protect the owner and inform the dog.

You can also discourage jumping using off-leash training. Begin by having the dog stand in front of you. Using a sit command is very useful against jumping but your dog can’t sit all the time. Start the exercise with the dog standing as jumping usually follows standing or running.
Keep a close eye for any body tension that precedes jumping and when youyou’re your dog about to jump order a ‘sit’. At first, your dog will probably jump anyway. In that case, lift your leg slightly and bump the dog’s chest with your knee or thigh. At the same time, you want to thrust a palm near the dog’s face. Follow this by a sharp command: ‘off!’. (‘Down’ is a separate behavior.) Using a raised knee helps to keep the dog off and puts it off balance while the hand in the face both obscures its vision and discourages a repeat jump.

For more stubborn cases, enlist the help of a partner and do some leash training. Have your partner jerk sideways as you issue the ‘off!’ command as soon as the dog starts to leap. As you need to have the dog focus and obey you, you should issue the command, not your partner.
If you are working outside without the help of a partner, you can use a long leash wrapped around a tree or post. This will be more difficult and the jerk may be more back than to the side.
Another option is to use positive reinforcement techniques. With the use of a treat or a favorite toy, hold out the treat or toy above and slightly behind the dog’s head as soon as the dog starts to jump. This will distract the dog and puts it slightly off balance. It will also encourage a sit, just when the impulse was to jump.

Be patient and firm when training the ‘off’ command. Repetition and consistency are, as with any training, will be your key to success.  With time, most dogs will learn to control this natural behavior until and unless they receive permission to jump.

Congratulations! So you’ve made the commitment to add a puppy to your family and are shopping for puppy collars. You are off to a good start because your puppy’s collar is an important part of your puppy’s training, safety, and grooming.

With so many types of puppy collars on the market, it’s hard to decide which type of puppy collar will be right for your pup. So here’s a short list of things to consider in helping you find the right collar for your puppy.

• Adjustability. Puppies grow fast, so getting a puppy or dog collar with room to grow is an important feature. You will eventually need to buy another collar to accommodate your pup’s growth, so look for a collar length that your puppy can wear for at least 6 months. A collar that increases by at least 4″ will allow for growth while providing a good fit.
• Comfort. Some Puppies take to collars right away, and others need time to adjust to wearing a collar. It can be funny to watch your pup try to wriggle it’s way out of a collar, but if the collar is lightweight, soft and flexible, s/he will quickly become accustomed to wearing it. Stay away from stiff materials that do not bend or give.
• Safety. Puppies, just like kids, can get into all kinds of mischief, so you want a dog collar that has a quick release buckle should you need to remove the collar in an emergency. Unlike buckle collars, a quick release won’t snag as easily as a buckle collar will.
• Training. The collar and leash are essential training tools for teaching your dog certain commands. A properly fitted collar is important for puppy training. You should be able to fit two fingers comfortably through the collar when on your puppy’s neck. Choke and martingale collars are more suitable for adult dogs and are helpful where traditional training methods have failed.
• Grooming and appearance. There’s nothing more unsightly than a worn and smelly collar on a freshly bathed or groomed puppy. So get a washable collar in materials that will hold a fresh scent. Collars come in many fun designs and colors, so shop for one that suits his/her personality – and yours!