How to stop my neutered dog from humping and chasing at dog park?

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I have a question about training! Bear is a really good model dog for me but with some flaws. He is neutered but at the dog park or even around smaller dogs or more submissive dogs than him. He zones in on a dog at the park and will relentlessly chase and hump. I say no! And we have a time out. But he won’t stop! he didn’t act like this till we got a more dominant dog in the house when he was young. Also he doesn’t greet properly he gets too excited and jumpy and then settles perfectly. Help! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 115 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Dogs will mount other dogs for many reasons including general excitement (not always sexual in nature) or dominance. https://www.petcoach.co/article/mounting-behavior/ Bear is still young and training with constant vigilance is needed (like you have been doing). You may experiment with a more controlled environment such as only 1 or 2 doggie playmates so that he does not get so excited and worked up. You may also try taking him for a run or a game of fetch before he goes to the park so that some of that over-stimulaton/excitement can be drained before he goes to the dog park. Dog parks tend to be very high energy and this is not always the best environment for all dogs. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

How to stop my neutered dog from humping and chasing at dog park?

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