Why does my puppy hump his bed and how can I stop this behavior?

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My puppy always humps his bed! I have no idea how to stop him. I’ve tried telling him no, taking it away when he does and pushing him away from it. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | neutered | 4 months and 13 days old | 10 lbs

Laura Bailey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Humping/mounting behavior is normal sexual behavior in dogs. Some experts think they are practicing for when they are old enough to mate.. You can try to destract your dog with a toy, toss a ball, give him a chewie, or ask him to perform a previously learned obedience skill (sit, lay down, shake, etc). You should consider neutering him. Sometimes neutering doesn’t always stop the humping behavior, but it will most likely reduce it. Hope this has helped. Thank you for using pet coach.

Why does my puppy hump his bed and how can I stop this behavior?

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