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 ...

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 ...

or "Why does my dog hump everything they can?" The simple and most honest answer is, "We really don't know." There's no general answer to this often-asked question, and it all depends on the ...