{"id":4159,"date":"2022-04-24T14:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T14:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-25T11:24:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T11:24:39","slug":"why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog trying to mount my cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Why_is_my_dog_trying_to_mount_my_cat\" title=\"Why is my dog trying to mount my cat?\">Why is my dog trying to mount my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_mounting_my_cat\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from mounting my cat?\">How do I stop my dog from mounting my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Is_mounting_a_sign_of_dominance\" title=\"Is mounting a sign of dominance?\">Is mounting a sign of dominance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Can_a_dog_impregnate_a_cat\" title=\"Can a dog impregnate a cat?\">Can a dog impregnate a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Why_does_my_dog_bother_my_cat\" title=\"Why does my dog bother my cat?\">Why does my dog bother my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#How_do_you_stop_mounting\" title=\"How do you stop mounting?\">How do you stop mounting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Why_does_my_dog_hump_me_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why does my dog hump me all of a sudden?\">Why does my dog hump me all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_trying_to_dominate\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from trying to dominate?\">How do I stop my dog from trying to dominate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_hump_a_pillow\" title=\"Should I let my dog hump a pillow?\">Should I let my dog hump a pillow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Can_dog_and_cat_live_together\" title=\"Can dog and cat live together?\">Can dog and cat live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Can_a_dog_and_wolf_mate\" title=\"Can a dog and wolf mate?\">Can a dog and wolf mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#Can_a_human_get_a_cat_pregnant\" title=\"Can a human get a cat pregnant?\">Can a human get a cat pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#What_dog_breeds_are_not_good_with_cats\" title=\"What dog breeds are not good with cats?\">What dog breeds are not good with cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to get used to a dog?\">How long does it take for a cat to get used to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat\/#How_can_I_get_my_cat_to_like_my_dog\" title=\"How can I get my cat to like my dog?\">How can I get my cat to like my dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_trying_to_mount_my_cat\"><\/span>Why is my dog trying to mount my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Dogs usually engage in mounting behavior as part of play, as a show of dominance, or out of just sheer obnoxious excitement. The truth about cats and dogs is that cats will also use mounting for the same reason that dogs do. Cats are just as weird as dogs are.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-mounting-my-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_mounting_my_cat\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from mounting my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Find something very appealing, like a treat or a favorite squeaky toy. Consistently repeat the \u201coff\u201d or \u201cstop\u201d cue each time the dog humps; then coax it away. Praise your dog when he moves his attention to the reward and away from the humping.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-mounting-a-sign-of-dominance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mounting_a_sign_of_dominance\"><\/span>Is mounting a sign of dominance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115860\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-mounting-a-sign-of-dominance.jpg\" alt=\"Is mounting a sign of dominance?\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Humping or mounting is among the common dog behaviors that owners are most embarrassed by. Not often sexual, humping can indicate dominance, overexcitement, or underlying medical issues. Positive reinforcement training and redirecting are ways to help curb problem mounting behavior.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-impregnate-a-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_impregnate_a_cat\"><\/span>Can a dog impregnate a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But creating hybrids of animals that are very genetically distinct from each other \u2013 such as a dog and a cat \u2013 are impossible, as is one species giving birth to an entirely different one. It does not stop people from hoping.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGGZtjkYyvc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-bother-my-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bother_my_cat\"><\/span>Why does my dog bother my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other times, when a dog chases cats, they might just want to play, and they will chase a cat a little like they will chase a ball that has been thrown for them. Dogs chase cats because they have a strong chase instinct and that movement can trigger this instinct.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-mounting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_mounting\"><\/span>How do you stop mounting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115861\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting.webp\" alt=\"How do you stop mounting?\" width=\"590\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting.webp 590w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting-300x218.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6 Tips to Discourage Mounting<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Embarrassing but Not Bad. Mounting is not bad; it\u2019s a natural behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Interrupt or Redirect. Don\u2019t try to stop mounting behaviors by yelling at your dog or correcting him by other means. \u2026<\/li>\n<li>Puppy Play.<\/li>\n<li>Not Dominance but Social Anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Over-Stimulation During Play.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Laugh or Get Mad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-hump-me-all-of-a-sudden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_hump_me_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why does my dog hump me all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Humping behaviour is often a sign of energy arousal in dogs. They may be playing a game with you and when you settle down or ignore them, they begin to hump your leg or a nearby cushion. This is an energy release and, while it does little harm, it can be annoying for owners.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-trying-to-dominate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_trying_to_dominate\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from trying to dominate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are five things to keep in mind when dealing with an alpha dog.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You Need to Be Even More Calm-Assertive. Dogs will not follow unstable energy.<\/li>\n<li>Set Rules, Boundaries, and Limitations.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Force Affection.<\/li>\n<li>Use Meal Time to Your Advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Job.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lcEU3Gfyhk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-hump-a-pillow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_hump_a_pillow\"><\/span>Should I let my dog hump a pillow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a common play gesture.\u201d It\u2019s done by males and females, even by dogs that have been neutered or spayed, he says. \u201cIt\u2019s a play behavior that dogs do because no one has told them it\u2019s not acceptable,\u201d Landsberg said. \u201cIt can become enjoyable or a normal part of the dog\u2019s day, so it keeps doing it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">What does Mounting mean?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>English Language Learners Definition of mounting<\/p>\n<p>: something on which something else is or can be attached.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dog-and-cat-live-together\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_and_cat_live_together\"><\/span>Can dog and cat live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115862\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting.jpg\" alt=\"How do you stop mounting?\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting.jpg 850w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-stop-mounting-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Proper Introduction. The majority of cats can happily coexist with a dog if they are given time to comfortably get to know each other. If a puppy and kitten are raised together, they generally will learn right away to tolerate each other, and some cats and dogs grow to be real friends, even playing and napping together<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-and-wolf-mate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_and_wolf_mate\"><\/span>Can a dog and wolf mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, wolves and domestic dogs can breed and produce fertile offspring.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SpXBQgj6waM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-human-get-a-cat-pregnant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_human_get_a_cat_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a human get a cat pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Probably not. Ethical considerations preclude definitive research on the subject, but it\u2019s safe to say that human DNA has become so different from that of other animals that interbreeding would likely be impossible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-are-not-good-with-cats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_not_good_with_cats\"><\/span>What dog breeds are not good with cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Worst Dog Breeds for Cats: 12 Dog Breeds You Don\u2019t Want Around Cats<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are notorious for not getting along with cats, to put it mildly.<\/li>\n<li>American Pitbull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Afghan Hound.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Italian Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Whippet.<\/li>\n<li>Irish Wolfhound.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to get used to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some cats and dogs take to each other right way, it will usually take a few weeks to a few months for a cat to get used to a dog. Of course, the personalities of both pets have a large impact on how long it will take. Remember, you\u2019re not necessarily looking for the pets to become BFFs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-get-my-cat-to-like-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_cat_to_like_my_dog\"><\/span>How can I get my cat to like my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin desensitization, let the dog view the cat briefly through the gate, and then get the dog to focus on something else, such as playing with a toy or practicing cues. Sometimes it helps to keep the dog on leash so that you can move her away from the cat when you try to refocus her attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog trying to mount my cat?How do I stop my dog from mounting my cat?Is mounting a sign of dominance?Can a dog impregnate a cat?Why does my dog bother my cat?How do you stop mounting?Why does my dog hump me all of a sudden?How do I stop my dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":115859,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-is-my-dog-trying-to-mount-my-cat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4159"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4159"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115863,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4159\/revisions\/115863"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}