My dog was neutered a year ago, but now he's humping his toys. Why?

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• Answered By Jenny, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 23rd, 2018

  It is likely a behavioral problem and he just does this out of dominance. All you can do is discourage the behavior when it happens and try to provide him with a stuffed animal instead so he might focus on that instead if the cat

  

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• Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

  Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

  Published on January 17th, 2017

  Many neutered cats will still show humping or mounting behavior with stuffed toys, beds, or other objects - it seems to be a self-soothing behavior in some cases, and probably feels good to them. As long as it isn't excessive (meaning that he does it constantly, to the point of causing soreness or irritation to his penis or the surrounding area), it isn't really a problem. If you're concerned, you can put away the toys that he tends to hump to help prevent him from doing this.

  

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• Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

  Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

  Published on July 14th, 2018

  Hi there. Yes, it's quite normal for neutered males to still hump sometimes. This behavior is often related to frustration, anxiety, or over-arousal during play. As long as he isn't doing it so much that it causes irritation to his penis, it isn't anything to be concerned about - just a normal "dog thing." :)

  

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