This particular one can be a bother when he trips the guests over and smothers them with love. Excitement isn't bad, but you're a big dog buddy, have some consideration.

Sure thing, just don't be afraid to push him off if he tries to cuddle too much.

[ And this is how you get a large dog-pillow next to you. The tail wagging is still there, and that huge dog-smile only dogs can do, but Pal is behaving for now ]

He won't bite, but he might be too obnoxiously affectionate at times.

[ Says who ]