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, ...

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 ...

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 ...