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Why is my female dog humping my arm? Is it a sexual behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Hi I would like to know why my female dog humps my arm? She does it like she is a male . My arm isnt the only arm either. Lol thanx

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2018

Humping in dogs is not always a sexual behaviour, but in some cases spaying may help, so I recommend talking to your vet about having Mia spayed. Also visit the following link for more information on the why dogs hump https://www.purina.com.au/dogs/behaviour/humping .

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