Air humping

[lovearottie]

My 17 mo old neutered male has been air humping at times. He will be walking across the floor and will start humping for no reason. At other times he will be eating and start doing it..he looks as surprised as I do and it seems to be uncontrollable . When I touch his back or speak to him, he will stop. I went back and read all the prior posts containing 'air humping' but don't see anything similar to his actions. What do you guys think, and thanks in advance for your thoughts.

[MrsBoats]

My Sam does that every once in a while. He doesn't do it that often that I'm concerned with the behavior. He's neutered and he's almost 5. I have no clue as to why he does that. I've noticed he does it sometimes when I tell him he's going somewhere or something good is going to happen. Sometimes he does it like you said....just walking around. It's funny to watch I will say that.

[jakesfostermom]

3 yr old Jake (neutered) does it also - and we can't help but laugh....we actually considered trimming the belly hairs in that area, thinking they were tickling him....if you know what I mean :D

[Bruce Lanthier]

Sounds like you have some GREAT air down there in louisiana. :p

[Ilovemypuppy]

Not just Louisiana, but Central Texas and Rhode Island too !!! I have girls, so I have never seen this phenomenin...boys will be boys ;)

[Denise L.]

Um...Boston too!

One time he did it in my office when I had people in. "What the HECK is that dog doing?" :)

[kaylynn143]

Originally Posted by Ilovemypuppy

I have girls, so I have never seen this phenomenin...boys will be boys ;)

umm...both of mine do it Harley (the female) does it more than Merlin even. But, I think she is confused anyway. :D

[Ilovemypuppy]

Unless someone reports in from Canada that this happens here too...it could be a USA thing OR...it's too cold up here to even think about things like that

[lovearottie]

Thanks to all you guys who responded. At least I know my rottie isn't possessed by anything other than craziness :D .

[TrishB]

Canadian here with an air humpy dog!! :D He hasn't done it as much lately (he's 20 months now) - but when it does, it's in the mornings.

I think it's just one of those adolesant things that happen to males - it's not just for human boys! LOL ;)

[Bruce Lanthier]

Originally Posted by lovearottie

Thanks to all you guys who responded. At least I know my rottie isn't possessed by anything other than craziness :D .

And maybe a hormone or two. :p ;)

[moonbeam]

Maybe it's like air guitar or air drums. Either practicing for the real thing or just a wannabe.

Sorry, couldn't resist! :p

[jakesfostermom]

Based on what you read here - and the whole dominance issue (related to humping) - I tell Jake that he humps the air because it's the only thing in this house he has COMPLETE control of :) He is dominant over AIR - it makes him happy :)......