How to train a new puppy to stop humping and barking excessively?

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I adopted a six month old puppy and I already have 2 dogs age10 and 7. He tries to hump the 10 yr dog, what do I do? They are all males. Also how do I train him safety not to bark so much. Neighbor issues. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 16 days old | 6 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your question. I see that Oliver is not neutered. The behavior you are talking about is likely Oliver trying to establish dominance over the other 2 dogs. I would recommend neutering Oliver to see if this helps reduce this behavior. You can also try the Adaptil products and see if this helps to reduce the behavior. Adaptil products can be found online or at your local PetCo. To deter him from barking, I recommend using a spray bottle and spritzing him in the face every time he barks. You can also use citronella spray collars that are triggered by barking and then emit a fine mist of citronella oil in front of the face. The citronella collar can be found online as well. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

How to train a new puppy to stop humping and barking excessively?

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