Why does my female dog hump other female dogs? Discover simple ways you can manage this action effectively.

Okay, so I've been wracking my brain about this whole dog humping situation, specifically, why my female dog, Luna, keeps humping other female dogs at the park. It's kinda awkward, right? So I decided to dive in and figure this out.

First off, I did some digging online. You know, the usual Google-fu. I found a bunch of articles saying it could be dominance, excitement, play, or even a medical issue. Cool, but not exactly helpful for my dog.

Next step: Observation! I started paying super close attention to when Luna would start humping. I hit up the dog park three or four times a week. I armed myself with my phone to record her behavior. Not gonna lie, felt like a bit of a creeper, but hey, gotta get the data!

What I noticed was that Luna mostly humped other female dogs that were either new to the park or were acting particularly submissive. Also, it seemed to happen more when she was super energetic, like after a good chase or fetch session. This pointed away from medical, so at least I could cross that off.

So, after I had several videos to show I had a theory. I thought to myself, this maybe is a dominance thing? Like she’s trying to establish her position in the pack (even though it's just a temporary dog park pack).

Then, I had to try some tactics. I started interrupting her as soon as I saw her start to get humpy. A firm "No!" and a quick leash tug. I would redirect her attention to something else, like a toy or a treat. This actually started to work! The "No!" was like a reset button for her.

Here's what I did that seemed to help the most:

• Early intervention: Catching her before she started humping was key.
• Redirection: Toys and treats are your best friends.
• Positive reinforcement: When she behaved, she got praised. Lots of praise!

Look, I'm not a dog trainer or anything, but this worked for Luna. She still gets the urge sometimes, especially when she's overexcited, but it's way less frequent now. I think she kinda got the message that humping isn't cool.

The whole process took a few weeks of consistent effort. I felt like I was constantly watching her every move. But hey, it was worth it to avoid those awkward dog park moments! If this sounds like something your dog does too, I hope my experience helps!