My dog humps his new anxiety bed instead of using it. What to do?

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We bought my dog a new dog bed that’s supposed to help with his anxiety. The first night he loved it - we couldn’t get him out of it! Since that first night, he doesn’t like to sit on it anymore. He just humps it and licks it. We can put him directly in it and force him to sit, but he won’t stay long and looks uncomfortable. Should I take the bed away? Why won’t he lag on it anymore? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Without knowing how long you've had the bed, I would just give Remi some time. It may be that he isn't quite used to it yet, or doesn't quite understand it. You can entice him to check it out more by tossing a favorite treat onto it and then praising him when he stands on it/lays in it, etc, and discouraging and stopping him from behaviors you don't like, such as the humping by distracting him with another toy or treat.

My dog humps his new anxiety bed instead of using it. What to do?

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