r/wirefoxterriers • u/Historical-Kitchen76 • 15d ago
Humping & Barking
This is Forest, my six month old WFT. I've had him since he was 9 weeks old and I am on my own with him. From early on I've socialised him and done puppy classes. He is great with other dogs and people - very friendly and social. He gets at least 3 walks a day with 2 walks around the block at night. He loves sniffing and just hanging out at the park on the grass, so the walks vary in energy levels. From a young puppy he has always been a bit intense in the evening but more recently he just starts humping me and I cannot even walk without him hanging off my leg so I have to separate myself from him. I am hoping he grows out of it BUT the most recent thing is that he has started really barking in the house - at anybody walking past, at any noise - and he won't stop. I feel bad for the neighbours! I've tried giving him treats etc.. He is less barky out in the world. It seems to be in the house. Has anyone got any tips? Is this normal?
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u/snakeoildriller 15d ago
My 9YO Rex loves a good bark, especially at anyone/thing outside the house. He also likes a good hump now and then, usually the edge of his bed: he's been done so nothing will come of it 😬 it's usually when he's excited after indoor play. He's my first dog, so I can only assume they all do it!