My 6 month old toy poodle is very Humpy!
He is constantly pestering my 7 year year old terrier bitch who puts up with quite a lot a lot and then tells him off.
Problem is he has on a couple of occasions now got his 'lipstick' stuck right out, sorry I dont know the technical term for this, it is quite an alarming sight, my previous boy ( a different breed) never did this or at least not to this degree!
Is this likely to become more of a problem and should I be concerned?

Its a good thing your terrier tells him off, he needs this to make him respect her. You can also help by stopping him with a firm no, distract him from starting. Also reward  for good behaviour when he stops doing what you don't want him to do.

He is in puberty, so his testosterone levels are much higher than at maturity, so this does make him more silly in this respect.

He needs these hormones to fully mature into a male and complete his growth, with distraction and training the tendency will reduce as he matures and hormone levels drop.

I do understand about his testosterone and the behavioural part, I think what is most bothering me is the fact the 'lipstick' seems to get stuck?
He is a delight as a puppy, of all my dogs male and female possibly his behaviour is the best so far. :)

As long as it doesn't' get dry, and retracts in a reasonably a short time it isn't a problem.

I assume eh just starts licking until he gets himself put away.

OK I have to ask the stupid question, How do you tell if it's dry? If it is dry is it a problem,why?
Never having my own male dog until now it's all new! Not seen the lipstick appear a lot thankfully.

This happened once with my (allegedly) JRT X toy poodle pup.  I read something on here - can't remember the post I'm afraid - but it resulted in me picking all the hair from his shaft so his penis could go back In and not get infected. Kind of gross, I know but you do what you have to.
He, also has a older dog, thankfully, so far, he's not tried humping her. I think she's still like his mum and sorts it before it starts - I follow suit  and usually stop it now before he gets too 'involved' with cushions etc

I still ponder why he has such long hair from his shaft.  My other males were either older when I got them or long coated so not noticeable?

Well its been three times that I'm aware of, and he doesn't lick at but more arched his back a bit until its gone back and I've got him to come outside where its a bit colder in the hope that will coll him a bit too!
So  I guess keeping it cool and wet if it takes too long is what I must do supposing this continues .......

> So  I guess keeping it cool and wet if it takes too long is what I must do supposing this continue

Yes, but it sounds like he sorts himself out quite quickly.

if it stayed out for a prolonged period you'd know it had dried too much as it would no longer be shiny.  Then you'd need to use something like Vaseline or better obstetric lubricant.

It's quite common for young and not so young males to get themselves too worked up from time to time.

oddly apparently sugar can be used too not sure exactly how. cant say I've had to try my boy sorts himself

Cold cloth sorts it out as well!!

I have always used this

http://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/Battles-Obstetrical-Gel-500g/Productinfo/OBS9006362/

Needed for untangling a Yorkshire Terrier boy who had a hairy willy.

As Barbara mentions, it is an age thing when the lads have raging testosterone.  I have NEVER reprimanded a pup from humping.  If there is any chance that a dog will be needed at stud as an adult it is important to remember that he can remember being told off and may NEVER be able to perform. 

And I have several adult entire males.  They never, ever offer to hump anything except an in season bitch.  Worth remembering.

My boys lipstick got stuck out was slightly swollen. Pulling the hair around it didn't help it had gone a bit dry, so we had to use moist cotton bud ( boiled cooled water) to wet round the edges and it slipped back in. No problems since. The stuff you do for them of course husband became immediately sympathetic with it being boy bits.

He only used to try and hump his friend at that age when they were playing inside. I think it was pent up excitement. His friend is neutered and will hump any cushion insight.

1.   Never ever try to pull the sheath over the penis ..... it will hurt.   Usually a dog will manage to lick himself back in, but very occasionally external assistance may be needed, and unless experienced, I'd always recommend getting a qualified vet to do this.
2.   I'd stop him as soon as this activity begins, so he doesn't get that worked up (and blow up!!).   You must, as suggested, be gentle with him just in case the dog is going to be used at stud, but even if not, this is a sensitive issue (obviously) so prevention is always best.
3.  Now might be the time to up his exercise so he's not quite so 'frustrated', much as most dry humping is down to domination, not something sexual.
4.  It's good that your bitch is telling him off because generally speaking no amount of you telling him to quit will be as good as her putting him right with all this, within reason.   She doesn't need to be pestered however, and if she is, she might get overly aggressive, injuring him.

Thanks to all of you for replying putting my mind at rest.

There are no plans for breeding from him nor indeed altering his status, so I guess we will try and weather it.
He really is a delightful litttle dog otherwise.

My daughters boy has this problem even after neutering at 10 months old , so clad I stick with the girls lol

> even after neutering at 10 months old

That's why he's stuck in a juvenile stage, if he'd been allowed to grow up, he would have grown out of it, early neutering often leaves them stuck.

> even after neutering at 10 months old

That's why he's stuck in a juvenile stage, if he'd been allowed to grow up, he would have grown out of it, early neutering often leaves them stuck.

I also have a miniature poodle puppy. I was told poodles are renown for humping. When is the best age to neuter my pup? My vet said around 9 months, but I've also heard not to do it until he has hit puberty, because it can interfere with his bone development so I was planning to leave it till he was a year. When does a dog go past juvenile stage?

All puppies hump, it is part of their development . Would you be able to stop teenagers having the dreams they have? I think not. Would you castrate a teenager for having those dreams? Do not neuter too soon as this causes problems in itself.18 months minimum IMO.

Poodles are a 'humpy' breed I think! I've got standards but they have been way more 'humpy' than my gundog breed! They do grow out of it though!

Well if its a  puppy trait, I am happy to live with this for now.
As for Poodles; I am sorry I didn't discover the breed sooner if he is anything to go by (humping apart). A revelation, truly wonderful breed. I am definatley sold!

Poodles are amazingly intelligent.  I discovered them back in the 70's when I didn't have the outside space that I have now.  They are so easy to train, I did classes with all of mine as I wanted them to be used to large breeds.  I did obedience with a Toy and she was unstoppable.  We went on to learn tracking, they absorb like sponges.  Second most intelligent breed after the Border Collie.  GSD is third.

I loved everything about the breed and I am without one in the house for the first time ever.

Space is my issue really, however this little  toy is a revelation, I cant believe they are not more popular!
They are used as crosses for everything but wow they are just fab in their own right.
I do feel I found my ideal....the coat is demanding but I stroke him so its as easy to brush him too, and trim a bit. Think they deserve better press