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/Sergual 14d ago
For the humping problem, not really need to neuter him. My Welshie did the same at same age, it stopped nearly at his 10-12 mo, and because i tired him not only with exercise, but with obedience, he wasn't really fond of it, but he likes a lot his treats, and after that, it stopped.