Mounting or humping are natural behaviors that dogs display most often when over stimulated or unsure of how to play. Many puppies mount due to being inexperienced in how to induce play and sometimes if play gets incredibly fun and exciting, dogs will mount each other because it's a pleasurable behavior. Unfortunately, many dogs are punished for humping and their owners don't seem to understand that this behavior is not a bid for dominance or rank.
In the following video, you'll notice an almost three year old spayed female dalmatian mount an almost two year old neutered border collie. The border collie is incredibly fixated on the ball and busy. Because no other attempts of trying to get him to play have been successful and due to being extremely excited, the dalmatian decides to mount him in an attempt to get his attention or simply because she is overstimulated.
*Note*: Permission was given to post after I asked the dog's owner.
The main reason this behavior is not considered dominance is not only will you see this behavior displayed by males but also females and it can be displayed by both intact and castrated canines. Often, during play, dogs will alternate and mount each other. The question here would stem, "Which dog is dominant?" The answer is, "Neither." Both are simply engaged in play and getting excited.
Hopefully, this short post will allow you to reevaluate your dog's behavior if something such as this comes up and allow you to realize that it may not be exactly what it seems to be. Most dogs are not out to dominate the world nor is it the goal of each and every dog, intact or not to mate every minute of every day. Sometimes humping is just humping! Dogs get excited just like we do!!
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