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Why does my female dog mount others and get mad at male dogs mounting?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 17 lbs

I have a 1 year old female dog. Why does she mount other dogs and gets mad to male dogs who try to mount her?

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Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Answered By Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 13th, 2019

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Pet Coach. This behavior Hana is doing is to establish dominance over other dogs that she comes into contact with. It is purely for dominance in the encounter or relationship. I would recommend to get her spayed as soon as you are able to so you can avoid accidental breeding for her.
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