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Why does my neutered male dog hump other male dogs? How to stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 10 months old | 16 lbs

Why does my dog hump other males dogs? He's neutered. How can I stop this behavior?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 5th, 2019

This is not a sexual behavior, but likely a response to stress, anxiety or to assert his dominance. Correct the behavior immediately when you see it. Remove him from the dog with a stern "No" and offer a toy or task to distract him. Praise and reward him when he complies. If he persists, separate him until he settles down. Be firm and be consistent.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on May 16th, 2017

    Humping other dogs is a common behavior issue, even in neutered males - females will sometimes do this also, as it often has nothing to do with hormones or reproduction :) This behavior can be a sort of socially inept attempt at soliciting play in some dogs, or can be related to frustration or over-excitement. It would help to know more about the types of situations that tend to trigger this behavior in order to make specific suggestions - feel free to post another question with more details if you like! In general, the best way to manage this problem is by redirecting the humping dog to some other activity, such as playing with a toy or chewing on a rawhide. If he can't be easily redirected, then I would recommend either separating the dogs, or putting him on leash so that you can prevent him from continuing to do this, and rewarding him for calm behavior around her.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 2nd, 2018

    You are not likely to fix this. This is a dominance behavior, not a sexual behavior. If they are not fighting then you don't need to do anything. If they are fighting because of it, you need to separate them. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 1st, 2017

    If he was just sutured then it can take several weeks for the hormones to leave their system if not then it is simply dominating behavior if being in charge. All you can is consistently discourage it when it happens and perhaps keep 1 item or toy that he can be in charge of

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