Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Puppies are all about exploration. They learn boundaries by nipping at each other and eating things that make them puke—not cute, ...

In Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do, I wrote about two dogs I called Harry and Helen, the "happy jumpers," who unhesitatingly would jump on other dogs, from all different orientations, ...

Humping is a pretty common behavior for dogs, but it’s not one we tend to enjoy as dog parents. There are a number of reasons why dogs hump – both male and female – and it’s very rarely because ...

As a pet parent, you know that having a beloved pooch can sometimes mean dealing with irritating behaviors, such as humping. At first, some pet parents may mistake the habit for a sign of affection ...

Dogs sniff each other’s butts and stick their faces in our crotches as a way to say hello. Not exactly our style, but it’s the canine version of networking (“Oh my gosh, Luna! We met at the park last ...

I receive numerous emails asking something like, "Why does my dog hump other dogs?" Sometimes people ask, "Why does my dog hump his water bowl, her favorite toy, or my or other peoples' legs?" or "Why ...