why does she do that

[Mileymybabygrl]

my puppy humps her toys sometimes and she is a female.....is this natural? it kinda bugs me and i didnt know if this was normal activity for a chi cause i have never had one before

[Mileymybabygrl]

please reply and help me out...also is it ok if i have her in the shower when i take a shower i thought it would be ok and she seems ok with it but i just wanted to know

[opthedogfather]

The toy-humping is mst likely a dominance thing. She's basically saying to the toys "I'm in charge!" It's normal, not much to worry about unless she starts humping you...or the cat!!
As far as her being in the shower with you, there shouldnt be much of a problem. Just be sure to get some sort of drying agent for her ears, because too much water in there can cause a painful infection. If you don't already have one, your vet, or a pet store could help you chose an effective one.

[Mileymybabygrl]

thank you i was just worried she was having like gender confusion and i didnt know how to deal with that...no she hasnt humped the cat thank goodness cause the cat would prolly hurt her but we keep them all seperated cause i fear the cats wont accept her and that wouldnt be a good thing

[opthedogfather]

the cats will get used to her...or leave her alone....most cats i see dont lash out until the dog really annoys him...or if theyre just mean anyway....

[dawgcrazee]

Must be natural...I have seen the behavior in lots of pups:p
Teri:)

[veguroev]

OMG,Chikis does that to Jerome is that normal? they are both male!:eek:

[dieselDave55]

My experience with dogs has been that a good percentage show this humping behavior whether male or female. Our two recent 8 week old males portray this action periodically to each other . The wife thought that they were gay. hahaha
Our other dogs have been step sister Manchester terriers and then miniture poodle females which also displayed this activity.
Can't help you with anything about cats.
dD