Causes of Abnormal Behavior  
The Chronic Barker or Howler  
The Biting Dog  
How to Meet a Strange Dog  
The Car Chaser  
The Tramp Dog  
The "Piddler" or Wetting Dog  
The Sexually Frustrated Dog  
Tranquilizers  
Rehabilitating Problem Dogs  

THE SEXUALLY FRUSTRATED DOG

The sexually frustrated dog is a common problem in the city and suburbs, especially in areas where the dog population is predominantly male. This sexual segregation leads to abnormal behavior, such as aggressiveness and homosexuality (or its canine equivalent). Also, dogs reared from puppyhood, with close attachment to human beings, will often respond to human attachment with sexual overtures. Housedogs are the group most affected by this behavior.

Most of the time it is the male dog that is sexually frustrated, although females are affected (but for shorter periods of time on account of their regulated heat periods). Males that are sexually frustrated will mount the leg of a child or adult and go through the sexual-act motions. Such behavior may be embarrassing and dangerous. An overly aggressive and sexually frustrated male can cause both physical and mental harm to a child. A sexual attack by an otherwise friendly dog may leave a child emotionally shocked and bewildered.

There are those who say that dogs don't have to be mated to be content. Nonsense! The world is full of sexually frustrated dogs and people. And it is the rare housedog that hasn't at one time or other grabbed hold of someone's leg and simulated the sex act. The sexual urge is a powerful drive in man and beast.

Discourage your dog from mounting. This will not eliminate the sexual urge, of course, but it will save some embarrassment and avoid possible injury. A sexually frustrated Great Dane, for example, could inflict some harm just from his weight alone. Mate the dog if possible. Plenty of exercise will help to release some of the energy, and will at least reduce some of the aggressiveness. Hormones and surgery help many cases, but are not 100% sure.