Question
My 6.5 year old dog (neutered Lakeland Terrier male) masturbates on a daily basis. The sight and sounds of it are highly disturbing to me, as you can imagine (or not). The worst part is his sheath gets stuck, requiring me to "unroll" it. He usually does it while I'm asleep, so I don't even have the chance to stop him in the act, but even then it's too late, as he'd already be stuck in lipstick position.
I've read suggestions to use a cone or bitter spray, but that seems like a temporary solution. Is there something more permanent to stop these urges (like medication)?
Answer
I solved my problem without medication, cones of shame, or "toys".
I bought a male dog wrap, which is a soft washable cloth diaper that wraps around his belly, covering his privates. My dog doesn't seem to mind it. It really works well for my dog's situation. I just put it on at night. If he goes at it during the day, I tell him "no" and give him a timeout in his crate with the wrap on. Hopefully, this will train him to stop.
There are also cover-ups for females in heat.
Answered By - J. Doe