LAMONT

Same *** aggression is sometimes common.. expecially in certain breeds.

Humping is a dominancy issue.. From my experience, I’ve found that the humping ussually stops within a few weeks after the dogs have established their “pecking orders”.. you can also work on correcting the dog when you see that he is even thinking about humping.

SHANNON

A lot of neutered males still hump. You need to buckle down on him a little stronger. One of the best tools I’ve ever used is a rolled up newspaper. (Not a big heavy roll, but a light one) A stern NO! and light swat with the newspaper will get their attention. The newspaper won’t hurt them, but the noise it makes and the startle it gives the dog will break him shortly. This is NOT advice to beat the dog! I would NEVER recommend or do that, Just enough of a newspaper roll to get his attention and not inflict pain!

RHETT

Humping is a dominance issue. Your dog always humps because he is always trying to proove his dominance. If you bring another dog into the household, I am sure he will do this alot at first until 1)the female establishes dominance in the pack or 2) he does. Either way, unless they become aggressive towards eachother, its not a big issue and wont last long.

ISIAH

This will help!-

Dominant Dogs, Recognition & Management
By Catherine Waters
I live with and train dominant dogs by choice. I like dominant dogs. Dominance is not necessarily a bad trait. It is a trait that can cause trouble if it is allowed to get out of control.
Dominance is not aggression. Dominance is a desire to run things. The dominant dog wants to have everything his (or her) way. Aggression is the desire or intent to cause harm. The aggressive dog intends to hurt or damage another living being. Sometimes a dog may exhibit both dominance and aggression. Some may only show one of these attitudes. With any dog that has shown aggression be careful. If you are unsure of yourself, or the dog, please get help from someone with experience. Just like people, dominant dogs who are also aggressive like getting their own way and may resent efforts to control them.
Dominant behavior in dogs is the natural result of their having no concept of equality. Every member of their social world is seen as being either higher or lower in rank than they are. This social world includes their immediate family (people, other dogs, cats, etc.) and any other dogs they meet casually. The more dominant a dog is by nature, the harder it will try for a high rank.
Dominance appears to have a strong genetic factor. A puppy can be identified as being dominant at as young as two weeks old. A dominant dog is dominant forever. There are degrees of dominance, from not at all (submissive) to extremely dominant. How dominant a dog is may be influenced by its environment or “how it is raised.”
Dominance should be of special concern to breeders because, too often, high working drive and dominant behaviors go together. You can have one without the other but I have rarely seen high working drive in a non-dominant animal.
As dog owners, trainers and breeders we need to be concerned with dominance in our animals. A dominant dog can be a challenge to live with. These dogs want to run the home and pack. They will try to make decisions for their families about what is done, when it is done, how it is done and who does it. Sometimes dominance can get out of control to the point where the dog becomes dangerous because it is willing to enforce its decisions with its teeth.
A dominant dog will not be dominant in all things all the time. Your dog may be pushy some times but allow you to make some decisions on your own.
So, do you live with a dominant dog? How can you tell?
Dominant dogs are pushy, unresponsive to training and may not have good house and company manners. They will try to have everything their own way. Does this sound like a dog you know?
If so, you may want to try to change some things in your relationship with your dog so that you are the clear leader and it is the follower. There are several things you can do to manage a dominant dog.However, first you have to be able to recognize one.
Please remember that dominance and aggression are not the same. Only dominant behaviors are addressed here.
Some Behaviors that May Indicate Dominance:
Pushing through doors, inside or outside, before you.
Jumping or reaching for food or treat before it is put down or in reach.
Putting his or her feet on you, standing on or pawing at you.
Barking at you when told to do something or when he or she wants something.
Trying to be physically taller than you.
Getting on furniture before you or before being given permission.
Reluctance to move from a spot you want to sit on, walk through or put something in.
Reluctance to release food or toys.
Staring at you; prolonged eye contact except when you ask for it in a training or working situation.
Reluctance to obey simple, normal commands such as sit, go-out, get-off, etc. May be a refusal or slow compliance.
Marking (urinating or defecating) in house, marking your personal belongings or bed.
Running into you or jumping on you hard during play. This is a display of physical superiority and rights.
Growling or barking at you during play.
Sexual behaviors, such as mounting, with an inappropriate partner.
Putting her or his head on or over your head or shoulders.
Holding chews or toys against you while chewing or playing with toy.
Any attempt to shove you out of the way when walking, sitting with, moving past or laying with you.
Mouthing you at any time, any placing of her or his mouth on you whether in protest, during play or during petting.
Eating before you.
Not accepting petting or touching on top of his or her head or body.
Getting playful or cute instead of obeying when told to do things. The dog may obey briefly and immediately resume previous behavior.
Guarding food, toys or locations that they see as theirs.
Management:
The following are things you can do to let your dog know that you are higher ranking than he or she is. None of these activities are physically abusive. Most of them are not directly confrontational so there is nothing for