English Bulldog

Question
Hello;

I have a 1 year old english bulldog.  He is not fixed yet.  He is very obedient and listens to everything i say.  Except one thing.  He is fixated on humping every living organism.  When i take him to the dog park, he tries to hump big dogs, little dogs, males, females.  That is a bit embarrasing and inapropiate but I'll let it pass.  The problem is humping the people.  Not really at the dog park but in the house.  He especially targets young children.  My niece is barely 3 feet tall and he knocks her down and goes to town.  Anytime anyone in the family bends over to pick up a pen or anything, he immediately jumps to hump.  He will do it to everyone except me, im the owner.  When he goes outside to play with the kids, he humps as many as he can.  The local kids call him the Humping Dragon.  A game has been created from my dog.  All the kids line up and then they let my dog loose and the kids run as fast as they can in order to avoid the wrath of the humping dragon.  I guess you get my point.  It is a really bad situation, with the kids and adult guests that come by.  Everyone suffers, except me, i dont know why he never tries it on me.  But ive told him several times and ive tried different methods.  Nothing works.  Can you please help

Answer
Of course, with dogs who are really testosterone saturated, neutering may be very helpful. Humping may be a sign that he's over sexed, it may also be that he's overly excited, or seeking information (will you let me do this to you?)
I'd keep him out of situations which allow him to rehearse this habit (leashes are a good start), and teach him a solid incompatible behavior. The dog can't be humping and recalling, leaving it or even lying down. Do not allow him loose with small children. Since this is obviously an enjoyable activity for him, he reinforces himself by doing it. As long as you allow that, the situation won't get better.  You could probably use some in-person training help. Sandy Case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com