{"id":3826,"date":"2021-12-21T06:56:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpundit.com\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2021-12-21T06:56:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:13","slug":"when-dogs-stick-their-noses-where-they-dont-belong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathyrosenthal.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/21\/when-dogs-stick-their-noses-where-they-dont-belong\/","title":{"rendered":"When dogs stick their noses where they don\u2019t belong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Cathy,<\/span><\/p>\n

Our grand dog is one-year-old and not yet neutered. He has a habit of sticking his nose in people’s behinds. We’ve had success with eliminating his jumping up on people by using a spray bottle. But for this behavior, it is very difficult to spray when it could be effective. Do you have ideas for what we can do to eliminate this very annoying behavior before it becomes his habit? Will neutering help? (Breeder said it is best for the dog to not be neutered before he is two.) <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Please sign me anonymous, Chicago, Illinois<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Anonymous,<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be embarrassing to have a crotch and butt sniffing dog, but it\u2019s a common behavior dogs use to gather information on their canine friends. Because dogs consider us part of their pack, it\u2019s a compliment that they are interested in meeting us, even if it\u2019s an invasion of our nether regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t discourage your dog from canine to canine sniffing. When it comes to humans, however, set some boundaries. If telling him \u201cno\u201d doesn\u2019t work, then shake a can of coins or use something called a Pet Corrector (available online), a product that issues a little \u201cshhh\u201d of air to get your dog\u2019s attention. Then call him to you and ask him to sit. Dogs generally can\u2019t sniff humans from the sitting position.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for your breeder\u2019s suggestion, don\u2019t wait to get your dog fixed. Neutering can prevent other bad habits from forming, like spraying in the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to <\/span><\/i>cathy@petpundit.com<\/span><\/i><\/a>. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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