It sounds like they're trying to figure out the new pack status. Protect
the lil ole man and since it's for a short time, if you can, manage the
situation and keep them separate.
Now, this is what I do with every new dog that comes into my home. I
would not allow them free run of my house. I would keep a short drag
leash on them and/or keep them attached to me. If they weren't with me,
they would be kenneled or otherwise safely contained. Every time I saw
one even looking like he was thinking about marking, I would give him a
quick touch on the flank with one or two fingers and say "ah-ah!" I
would do the same thing about the humping. Make it a point to stop it
before it gets started (when they're just starting to think about it). I
generally only have to touch them and make the sound one or two times
and then I can stop them with just the verbal "ah-ah".
Hope something here helps :)
Mary
On 5/27/2012 8:53 AM, Susanne Defoe wrote:
OK, We are having an interesting time here. The Humane Society I
volunteer at is closed today and tomorrow. I felt bad for my favorite
two boy Chi's because they would be stuck inside in their kennel all
weekend so we fostered them. It has turned into a major hump-fest!
The fosters are not neutered which is probably the problem.
They do not actually fight but all seem determined to hump the old
foster who is a little frail(the weakest link?). Any clues on getting
them to settle down other than distraction?
I have belly bands on the fosters as they want to mark.
Sue
