Your brand-new puppy may have the sweetest little face you’ve ever seen, but he also has a full set of razor-sharp baby teeth. While you might tolerate the nipping at first and even think it’s kind of ...

To our dogs, jumping comes as natural as shaking hands is for us, with the difference being that when dogs greet us, their enthusiasm notch is turned up all the way to 11. Why are dogs so fixated on ...

If you're anything like most pet parents, trying to figure out how to stop a puppy biting, mouthing or nipping is likely high on your priority list. And we can't say we blame you! Puppies explore the ...

Dear Annie: I have a dear friend with a loving dog, but I dread going to her house because her dog enthusiastically jumps up on me for the first few minutes I am there. I have tried doing what she ...

When jumping up is directed at humans, dogs are simply seeking proximity and greeting in the only way they have known. It's a behavior that is deeply rooted in a dog’s biology and social instincts, so ...

To stop your dog from jumping on guests, you will need the collaboration of your visitors under carefully orchestrated settings. Many dog parents are surprised when I tell them that guests must ...