"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...