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Why is my 3-month-old male puppy humping his female? How to stop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have 2 Siberian huskies, male and female, they're 3 months old and recently the male has been trying to hump the female. How can I stop this behaviour until they're fully mature to mate?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2017

The only way is to separate them completely, obviously until she gets in heat she cannot get pregnant, but he could hurt her doing what he does. if you can't separate them you might consider having the male neutered early.

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