We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about what it means when your dog starts stealing your shoes, and have shared that yep ― they really do know when we’re sick. But it’d be a very different (and ...

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 ...

I receive numerous emails asking something like, "Why does my dog hump other dogs?" Sometimes people ask, "Why does my dog hump his water bowl, her favorite toy, or my or other peoples' legs?" or "Why ...

One of the pleasures of flaunting bad behavior is imagining the prudes who will be easily offended by it. Curse a blue streak or showcase some risqué sexual acts in your movie, and you can be ...

This past week at the end of two separate readings for my new book Why Dogs Hump and Bees Get Depressed: The Fascinating Science of Animal Intelligence, Emotions, Friendship, and Conservation (see ...

While it may seem unreal to those of us who love furry friends and bond with them almost instantly, dogs don't gravitate naturally to everyone. Many people lack the ability to connect with animals so ...