Dog Talk: From leaping to lounging

An older dog in a household can teach a younger dog how to behave. Photo: 123rf.com

When seeing a friend, a happy dog will bounce over, turn several circles in joyful excess, and then stand on its back paws and jump up on you.

It’s adorable if you like pets and you aren’t fussed about having your clothes sprinkled with fur and the odd bit of muck picked up by the busy paws.