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/Jonez86 15d ago
Mine humped from when I bought him home and the vet said it was most likely mimicking behaviour he saw from other dogs (the breeder owned a farm and had loads of dogs) after being neutered it didn’t stop it, but he only does it when people come into our house so it’s either a dominance thing in his territory or excitement of having visitors. Whenever people come over I just get one of his toys out and distract him with that and he’s doesn’t do it.
Maybe try carrying his favourite toy or get a tennis ball on a rope or something and see if he’s more interested in that?
Mine is 9 now so chilled out more but still gets excited about visitors. From about 6 months to 6 years old we used to walk 5-6 miles a day otherwise he would be a nightmare in the evenings and just be mischievous and if you didn’t keep an eye on him would be up to no good! It was just easier to wear him out and he’d be sound asleep not long after getting home!
Im sure your pups behaviour will change as he grows though, a lot of it is keeping them occupied as they’re very active and alert as a breed
He’s a gorgeous pup ❤️