Why are dogs so fixated on jumping on guests, and most importantly, what can be done about it? Perhaps if we get into that complex canine mindset, we can gather some helpful insights. Let's start with ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A nuisance behavior lots of dog owners are probably familiar with is jumping. And while dogs might not mean any harm by it, not all pet owners and their guests might appreciate ...

Dogs jumping on people may seem like a sign of excitement and affection, but it can be problematic, especially for children, elderly individuals, or anyone uncomfortable with an energetic greeting.

"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 ...

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 ...