Becoming a new dog owner can be quite startling, particularly when their puppy starts mounting their leg; many novices don’t know what steps to take when this occurs; sometimes owners quickly retract their leg and tell their pup no, while sometimes it may be best left alone and let its behavior abate naturally.

Unfortunately if a dog owner simply ignores the behavior they’re allowing themselves to become subservient to their puppy and this will eventually result in serious behavioral issues for both. Some common examples for puppies left dominant include becoming overprotective, barking or biting.

Your best way to stop your puppy from mounting you sexually is to act immediately when your pup starts mounting, pulling back your leg sharply in a startling way and giving an immediate command like “NO”. While sexual experimentation among puppies may be normal as they mature, as an owner you must assert your dominance within your household and prohibit all forms of mounting behavior from any pet whatsoever – including sexual.

If your puppy is engaging in sexual mounting, establishing yourself as the pacesetter again will be key. This can be accomplished through regular obedience programs as well as some nonphysical commands; before any mounting starts taking place it’s essential to distract him before it happens with activities like playing catch or food distractions – this will also provide greater success than food distractions alone.

When dealing with an extreme case of sexual mounting in your puppy, you will need to refrain from petting and praising him or her; affection must only be shown if they specifically obey a command (such as sitting). When this is achieved, offer them a quick rub on the rear before continuing about your usual activities.

Utilizing persistence, education and love you’ll be able to break your puppy from their habit of mounting legs or visitors when entering your home. If given adequate care and focus this sort of behavior can easily disappear within weeks; otherwise it could linger through their lifetime unless given sufficient attention from owners and caregivers alike. Take the time necessary to train your pet how you’d like them to behave around you and the people inheriting your home.