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addition....I think that that behavior is for dominance....he should be neutered....i am not an expert but hopefully you will get some good advice..

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If you are not planning to show then there is really no reason not to neuter. You will not be "sacrificing" his AKC registrstation. He will still be registered and he will still be a purebred. If you don't want to neuter because you think you might want to breed him then I think you need to consider your reasons. Breeding is more then sticking 2 dogs together. Bulldogs have enough problems to overcome even when left to the breeder who has made a life commitment to bettering the breed. Your boy will make a better pet for your child if neutered and it will also be better for his health. The frequent activity you describe can lead to prolapse which requires surgery (expensive) and probably neutering to correct.

Humping isn't a very manageable behavior in male dogs. The instinct to hump another female can sometimes be way too strong. I had a rescue shepherd mix that had this issue (He is now living with my father in law). He was neutered at the age of 9 years old and has yet to do it again since and he is now 12 years old. Neutering isn't a guarantee that the behavior will stop, but in my case I can say it worked like MAGIC so I would definitely suggest it if you do not plan on showing him.

Good luck!

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150548085078005

Its from "I love English Bulldogs" group.  It talks about 'Alpha Dog' and how the entire family MUST be above the dog, in the pack order.

Including your 2 year old.

I also agree w/ the Neuter suggestions -  too many extra and unwanted animals in the world today :(

Rick

All great advice. I think my husband wants to breed him until I know for sure I will defiantly correct this, all of your advice and support is great. 

I really appreciate the timely responses! I plan on keeping our new family member for the rest of his life so neutering was not out of the question and I didn't know the pedigree wouldn't be nullified so that's great to know! I am working on correcting this since I saw he was doing it so I will reward him for playing with her without trying to mount her and tell him no when he does he seems to listen well even for him being so stubborn lol!

30 plus years ago, I had a female Bully that would try to hump my husband.  It was clearly a domination thing.  I'd say go for the old snip snip, but that's just me.  Unless he is an outstanding example of the Bully breed, then health issues would dictate the loss of his "nads" would be a right thing to do.

My boxer will stand (or try to) over me to show domination.  If I'm sitting down with my legs crossed, he will siddle up to me and stand with my feet under his belly.  I frequently take the foot and shove him away, he comes right back.  It's gotten to be a game, but one I will win in the end.  LOL

it has nothing to de with his registration. 

Then you need to spend time teaching him what is appropriate behavior.  Since it is likely he has had none.  Get help from a licensed behaviorist who uses positive reinforcement training techniques.

Some people are not bothered by dogs humping and they let them hump other dogs...I personally think it is offensive behavior and don't allow it.  He can learn that it isn't exceptable.

yourself.  It may not break the habit 100% so you will still need to retrain some- humping can mean many things rather than just sexual.  I also would not leave a child unsupervised with him until everyone has adjusted to the change if not even longer than that.  Better safe than sorry. 

and don't ever leave them unsupervised.  You do not know him well enough yet.  Good luck!

I definitely don't want to sound discouraging, and I don't mean that you shouldn't have him neutered, but don't be disappointed if neutering doesn't change this behavior.  We had Stig neutered at about 6.5 months.  He's now 2, and he still mounts people and dogs (though with people, it's mostly when he feels anxious or fearful).  We also now have another male that is 3 years old that is intact, and he doesn't mount people at all.  The thing that has worked best for us with Stig is to teach him the "off" command (some people use "leave it"), and to use this when he tries to mount.  I also have tried body blocking him when he tries to get on or approach anything that I don't want him on.  I hope you figure out something that works for you!  Good luck!