If you are a parent to an enthusiastic pup, you may have wondered to yourself, "Why do dogs jump on guests, and what can I do about it?" Perhaps if we get into the complex canine mindset, we can ...

Consistency is the secret.

"Yesterday he jumped up on me when I let him back into the house from the backyard. He got muddy footprints all over my coat and I had to change it for a clean one of before leaving for work." The ...

If you’ve ever had a dog, you know how frustrating it can be when it jumps up on visitors, furniture, and other surfaces. Even if your dog is otherwise well-behaved, jumping can be an embarrassing and ...

When you come home after a long day, it's sweet to see that your dog is excited to greet you. They might even be jumping — on you — for joy. What may seem like cute behavior from a little puppy can ...

Alexandra Simon is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Alex started her career at CBS21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before joining KARE 11 News in Minneapolis, where she covered breaking ...

Dogs see the world differently from humans, and they rely heavily on body language to communicate their emotions, needs, and intentions. Most of us can agree that dogs are special creatures that bring ...

Reaching for Mom: The Roots of Jumping in Dogs When dogs jump, they are performing a species-typical behavior, which means it's almost like a cultural norm for their species. By jumping, dogs are just ...