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My neutered dog still humps other dogs. What can I do to stop it?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 9 years and 11 months old | 11 lbs

My dog is a 10yr old chihuahua and he got neutered maybe like 3 months ago but he still humps all the dogs. I thought the neuter would help stop this behavior anything I can do to make him stop?

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on August 16th, 2018

This could be a dominance behavior or may be due to an abnormal production of hormones such as cushings disease. I recommend a full vet check and bloods especially if there are any additional symptoms such as altered appetite and or coat changes
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  • Answered By Rebecca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 1st, 2017

    Oh, He's a cutie! Humping can be a dominance behavior or sexual in nature. Neutering can sometimes help, but the fact that Russel is already an older dog means that even his hormone driven behaviors are also habit by now. It can take a few months for the testosterone to fully decrease. During that time work on basic training while integrating him into your house and family. Try to redirect him when he is demonstrating undesirable behaviors.
    There are some good behavior and training articles here: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

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