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Why is my 4-month-old female puppy humping objects and pillows?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 1 day old | 6.92 lbs

Why my 4 months old female puppy hump pillow or anything ???

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 16th, 2019

Humping/ mounting objects and other dogs is quite common in puppies both male and female. It is not always a sexual behavior and can occur due to excitement, stress, dominance, boredom, and more. You can read more about this at: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/mounting-and-masturbation

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