Rover-Time's blog continues to look at common canine characteristics that are deeply ingrained in a dog’s DNA and may be challenging to change. Our resident expert, Lynda, received another reader email asking about her little guys's favorite to-do: jumping up. This week learn how to manage your dog's jumping.

Have you ever imagined what your pet's ultimate fantasy would be? What would your dog or cat say heaven looks like? Katy asked some Rover-Timers and friends this question and got some really fun answers.

Rover-Time is excited to introduce Susan Tenney from Elemental Acupuncture. Susan is based in Seattle, Washington. Her love of animals comes through in everything she does, including her writing. We are so appreciative of the time she took to explain more on canine acupressure.

Many of the serious behavior problems seen in adult dogs are rooted in incomplete or improper socialization. Yet adopters of young puppies often don’t learn what socialization really is, or why it’s so important, until it’s too late. Socialization in canine developmental terms isn’t just hanging out with other dogs. It’s a time-sensitive process that needs to be well under way before your puppy is 12 weeks old.