Explore the causes of dog humping and practical strategies to address it. Discover motivations and tips to stop it.

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, ...

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 ...

Co-authored with positive, force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Dogs do dog things and engage in acts we sometimes consider disgusting, inappropriate, and outlandish. But all they're doing is being a ...

Q: Despite being female and neutered, my dog constantly humps other dogs and even visitors’ legs. It’s so embarrassing. What can I do about it? A: Dogs get up to all kinds of cringe-y nonsense: ...

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 ...