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My puppy is humping. Is he too young to be neutered? How to stop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 13 days old | 10 lbs

Zeus is humping already. He’s too young to get him fixed. What can I do to get him to stop?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2018

At 4 months and 13 days old he can be neutered. The humping could also be an attempt to establish dominance. Do not let him hump, tell him "NO" and then remove him to his sleeping place. Schedule an appointment for having him neutered.

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