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nancyweNW
05-22-2007, 08:05 PM
My wonderful Mickey does something that I'm curious about as a first time dog owner. I got her from Old Dog Haven when she was about 8 or 9 and have had her for 2+ years now. She goes everywhere w/me and I absolutely am smitten. One strange thing she has done on occasion is to "hump" me especially when she gets excited when we're playing, say on the floor or the bed. I can see a male doing this but I'm wondering why a female would. She is spayed and just fine in every other aspect. It's not a big deal and I just push her off when she does this. It's not even all that often but I wonder if someone else has experienced this. I've attached a pic of my beautiful girl.

Mickey's Mom

Karen
05-22-2007, 08:23 PM
It is simply a way for her to try to express dominance. You are right to just stop her and otherwise ignore it. Pretty girl you have!

nancyweNW
05-22-2007, 08:42 PM
I never even thought about that Karen. Thanks much, that makes sense!