TAMPA BAY, Fla. (BLOOM) – If you’ve ever had a dog suddenly latch onto your leg, a pillow, or even another pet, you’ve probably wondered: Why do dogs hump? While it might seem awkward or even funny, ...

Why Do Dogs Like to Steal Your Spot When You Get Up? originally appeared on Parade Pets. As a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I've seen my fair share of dog behaviors that confuse, frustrate or ...

Dogs love to stick close to us, following us everywhere and getting comfortable on our laps while cuddling on the couch. It’s also not unheard of for our furry friends to lean against us when we’re ...

Owning a dog comes with all kinds of surprising benefits—studies show that dog walking correlates to increased happiness (both the dog's and the owner's) and that dogs rush to help their humans in ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why do dogs roll onto their backs? Doesn’t that put them in a vulnerable position? —Dog Lover DEAR DOG LOVER: It definitely does and when they do that, they’re telling you — in all caps ...

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 ...

Why does your dog get so excited about snow? It’s a delightful scene: The first snow of the year falls, and you get your dog all suited up to venture outside for a walk. The second they lay eyes on ...

It can be a particularly stinky problem for dog owners at this time of year.