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, ...

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, ...

Scone mounting and humping Ruby from the front. Source: Courtesy of Marc Bekoff During the past two months, I've received numerous emails asking questions that center on why dogs mount and hump. 1 The ...

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: ...

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 ...