FAQ

While occasional humping may be harmless, persistent behavior should be addressed through redirection and training to avoid problematic social interactions.

Female dogs may hump their teddies due to excitement, stress, hormonal behavior, or as a form of play or comfort.

To stop a female dog from humping, identify the trigger, redirect the behavior, and use consistent training techniques and positive reinforcement.

Female dogs may hump people's arms due to excitement, stress, dominance behavior, or simply playfulness—it’s not always sexual.

Humping stuffed animals is usually normal behavior for female dogs, but if it's excessive or compulsive, redirection and training may be helpful.

Female dogs may hump for reasons such as play, excitement, stress relief, or to assert dominance, not just for mating.

You should worry about dirt eating if it's frequent, obsessive, accompanied by health issues, or persists beyond normal curiosity.

Vets treat dirt eating by identifying and addressing underlying causes such as nutritional deficiencies, parasites, or behavioral issues.

You should worry about dirt eating if it becomes frequent, compulsive, or is accompanied by health issues, as it may indicate medical or behavioral problems.

Vets treat dirt eating by identifying and addressing underlying medical or behavioral causes such as nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal issues, or boredom.