When a female dog mounts a person's leg or another dog, it's unrelated to sexual activity or lewdness. While the action may visually resemble a male dog mounting a female, scientists explain this is a coincidence. It’s actually a manifestation of dominance – a claiming behavior. When your female dog mounts your leg, it signifies she views herself as being dominant, either already your leader or trying to become so. Mounting other dogs demonstrates her position in their hierarchy.
How to Stop Mounting Behavior in Teddy Dogs
1. When a female Teddy dog enters her heat cycle, hormonal fluctuations cause significant shifts in her body and mood, leading to more frequent mounting. This stems from a need for control. As a pet owner, you should soothe her and dress her in dog diapers. Replace the diapers 2-3 times a day to ensure cleanliness and prevent infections.
2. If you don’t intend to breed your Teddy dog, spaying is a responsible solution. Spaying eliminates her ability to reproduce and reduces her hormonal drives. It also lowers her risk of infections. If you’re able, spaying is a good option to consider.