http://www.funadvice.com/my/advice/hybridhoney en-us You can brush and that will just get the top off, there is a shedding period where the dogs shed preparing for the new season, that can't be helped. Nutrition is key, there are excellent dog foods now that help with this problem also try supplements(vitamins). If changing the food is not an option you can add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to your dogs food three times a week and that would help, also I have four shedders in my house and I lint them down with a tape lint roller. They love it and it takes off a lot of the undercoat hair...good luck hybridhoney Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:55:50 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/shedding 260931 It's the dog's way of establishing dominance. It does not matter whether its female or male. We humanize everything lololol My son thinks my pug is weird she humps the males but its her saying I am the boss. I have never allowed my dogs to hump me, I am the alpha shemale of the house!!! hybridhoney Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:50:24 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/female_dog_humping_people_s_legs 260929 Unfortunately your good intention might cost you along the way. I can be remedied but you might need professional help. I work in a humane society and I always advise people with pets to bring them to meet the perspective pet just to make sure they will be a good fit. Meeting each other for the first time shoud be in a neutral environment. Its not fair to the pet you have at home to now be in fear of the new guy and likewise to the pet you brought home. Pets who exhibit fear to me are the worst because fear biters seem sad and meek and can mislead you to believe you can do it on your own and in fact he could hurt you family or even your pets. Not to say there is no hope but there is definately going to be a lot of time, patience, and commitment on your part to ensure the safety and happiness of all your family member including the humans. I have done this quite a few times and I have lots of experience on this subject. Each rescue is different and when you rescue you can never know all of the history...Find a professional and start from there. Good luck. hybridhoney Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:39:55 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/new_rescue_dog 260922 Yes he will stop after he gets used to her. hybridhoney Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:29:32 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/my_dog_has_a_humipng_problem 260903 The Humping of altered animals is just the way they establish dominance. They are saying I am the boss. It does not matter whether its male or female. This is not a human/sex thing lolol This is how animals establish themselves. If they are humping a human it is for the same reason. hybridhoney Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:27:54 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/my_dog_has_a_humipng_problem 260901