{"id":6221,"date":"2023-01-22T15:27:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T15:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/?p=6221"},"modified":"2024-01-28T16:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T16:54:29","slug":"why-does-my-dog-hump-me-on-my-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/why-does-my-dog-hump-me-on-my-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Dog Hump Me On My Period? (Explained By Trainer)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several different kinds of “humpers” in the dog world. Some dogs hump other dogs, and some hump furniture, toys, or their blankets. <\/span><\/p>\n

It also does not have to make sense in the traditional biological sense, male dogs sometimes hump other male dogs, and female dogs often hump other dogs of either sex.<\/span><\/p>\n

While humping dogs can be comical, it is not as funny when your dog is humping you. Dog often\u00a0<\/span>hump their owners\u00a0<\/span><\/a>because of pent-up energy stemming from excitement, boredom, over-stimulation, or anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n

But why does my dog hump me specifically when I am on my period?<\/span><\/p>\n

While many dogs hump their owners because of pent-up energy, a woman’s scent and pheromones change when she is on her period and that can make the behavior worse. Women are (usually) not fertile when on their periods, nonetheless a dog’s sensitive nose can detect the hormonal changes, which can lead them to hump you.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

So let’s look at some of the common reason dogs might hump you, why it can be worse when a woman is on her period<\/a>, and what you can do to prevent your dog from humping you when you are on your period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Reasons A Dog Might Hump You<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some dogs are more prone to humping than others. Dog humping can depend on personality, age, environmental triggers, and whether or not they are spayed or neutered. The humping behavior might be especially bad if you are a woman on your period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humping is an instinctual behavior in dogs<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and does not always have to do with sexual arousal but rather serves as a relief for pent-up energy caused by stress, boredom, overstimulation, and excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s quickly explore some of the reasons a dog might hump you before jumping into what it is about being on your period that might make the behavior worse.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Stress<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since humping is instinctual and can feel good for dogs, your dog might hump you when they are stressed. It can serve as a stress reliever. And if you are stressed, moody, or not feeling well from having your period, our sensitive dogs can pick up and mirror that stress!<\/span><\/p>\n

Excessive humping, along with other symptoms like pacing, whining, chewing, drooling, and accidents in the house could mean your dog has\u00a0<\/span>separation anxiety<\/span><\/a>. A certified trainer or veterinarian can help diagnose and point you toward the right training plan or medication to help treat separation anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Boredom<\/span><\/h3>\n

A bored dog might act out by chewing things up,\u00a0<\/span>getting the zoomies<\/span><\/a>, or suddenly\u00a0<\/span>getting into the trash<\/span><\/a>. Without mental stimulation or exercise, even the lowest-energy dogs will need an outlet for their energy. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this video, Stella’s pent-up energy turns into zoomies!<\/span><\/p>\n