Having grown up with dogs , I've been fortunate enough not to have a pet with a humping problem.

But just because my two golden retrievers haven't exhibited hormonal behaviours, that's not to say I haven't witnessed friends' and families' dogs who have! One moment, it's a family-friendly dinner, and the next, it's embarrassed apologies as they pull their pet pooch away from their teddy bear or, worse, your leg.

So why does your dog hump? According to American-based dog trainer Terry Cuyler, also known as the Paws Prof, it can be down to a number of reasons, and it's not always rectified by neutering your pet.

Why do dogs hump?

"Hormones don't always cause humping. I've worked with dogs that hump out of boredom or to get attention, and neutering alone won't 'fix' that," she began,

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