<br /> <br /> Here are a few.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://petcentral.startribune.com/blog/dominance-and-humping-not-connected">Source1</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://petbehaviorsolutions.blogspot.com/2011/03/dominance-and-dogs-myths-and-facts.html">Source 2</a>

Why are we talking about dogs dominance humping?

Celest, my point was that, even if a dog is primarily humping to "play" or due to excitement, their brains and instincts still associate the action with assertiveness or dominance. They might not hump -only- to dominate, but it's still an instinctive association. It's why pretty much any reputable trainer will tell you not to allow your dog to hump your leg, not only because it's awkward and embarrassing for the person, but because the dog will associate the action with being the more dominant family/pack member. They might not do it just for that reason, but that's the message theirinstincts are wired to accept. :P<br /> <br /> If you can cite a source that says otherwise, I'd be interested in reading it and seeing what sort of support there is behind it.

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Humping can also be from excitement. It's also a sign of a assertive dog.<br /> <br /> The people who developed the term dominant in wolf behavior (which a lot of trainers translated over to dogs.) recently spoke out on how wrong they were. The dominant animal is actually the one who has control of resources. :p

Talespin, not to say a gay dog is impossible, but humping is a dominant gesture. X} Most male dogs will attempt to hump a stranger male, especially if they already have a dominant nature, to assert their authority. Plus, the canine brain is hardwired to associate sex with dominance, so even if a dog is attempting to "relieve" itself, it will still associate the action with dominating another dog. :P<br /> <br /> Just some info.

LOL my chihuahua is gay. He doesn't mind what color his scarf is. Yeah, debate that all you like...but he always gets super "frisky" with male dogs and totally ignores (or runs from) females. I might take him with me to the local gay pride festival this year if h can behave himself. :P

A bit late to the party on some of this but hey who cares.<br /> <br /> "Also, Dogs are NOT colorblind.<br /> They see in shades of Blue red and green. You should probably start supporting your 'evidence' with facts, too."<br /> <br /> This is a form of color vision deficiency or, technically, <b>color blindness</b> compared to human color vision. You're thinking of monochromacy, which is total color blindness, there are <i>many other forms</i>. Someone already caught this but man I'm going to say it again, just to get it through, because this one really drives me up the wall. I'm glad it's been pretty thoroughly covered, but still. Read about color blindness everyone, it's pretty interesting.<br /> <br /> Also, I don't like dressing any animal that clearly dislikes it. But who cares if the animal doesn't mind? Hilariously, considering the topic.. you're humanizing the dog too much. Emotionally. Some fabric isn't going to shatter the psyche of an animal who really doesn't care. And if you say it wrecks the dog's dignity, look at what humans do to each other. I find that a little bit more worrisome, man.<br /> <br /> "A wolf is an image of beauty, of power, courage and strength."<br /> <br /> You're projecting. A wolf has no real, solid concept of any of these things.<br /> <br /> "Thay poor yorkie is a guy. Being forced into pink clothing."<br /> "Girly girls who force the same thing on their animals"<br /> "I do not like pink frilly dresses on dogs"<br /> "Imagine a wolf in some sort of frilly dress. That. is disgusting."<br /> "ts like, what if you put a lion in a dress. The 'king of the jungle' "<br /> "Would you do that to your son..?"<br /> <br /> ...Really.. really projecting. Wow, suddenly all is clear.<br /> <center><br /> <img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8806/dogpitbulldress2.jpg"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5201/dogwow.jpg"></center>

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"Exactly.<br /> I mean, I don't like it at all when people dress up male dogs in awkward sweaters.<br /> Would you do that to your son..?"<br /> <br /> Don't you know about the millions of mothers and grandmothers who give their sons and grandsons awkward sweaters for Christmas and birthdays? X}<br /> <br /> Again, you're humanizing animals, or rather, trying to anthropomorphize them/their minds. They don't think like us, they don't get embarrassed by clothing.<br /> <br /> I will agree with the point that if the only reason you have a dog is to use it as a fashion accessory and otherwise don't train, nurture, and care for it, then you obviously got a dog for the wrong reasons.

Why would the gender matter?<br /> <br /> And the sweater wouldn't be awkward to them. It could be uncomfortable if they are not used to it.<br /> <br /> My male dog won't go outside in the rain unless he has a jacket or sweater on. He's got to go out and pee somehow.

Exactly.<br /> I mean, I don't like it at all when people dress up male dogs in awkward sweaters.<br /> Would you do that to your son..?