For us doggy lovers, there's nothing better than giving our dog a big hug, but do dogs like hugs? If you've noticed your dog squirms a bit when you hug him, it could be that he'd prefer a tasty ...

Hugging a dog may seem like a natural way to express love, but recent research in animal behavior warns that this practice can negatively affect the animal's well-being. Far from being enjoyable, hugs ...

It’s increasingly difficult if not downright impossible to find a day of the year on which nothing is celebrated. From National Peanut Butter Lovers Day (March 1st) and National Cold Cuts Day (March ...

Snuggling up with a dog or a puppy is a sure fire way to reduce your stress and cut anxiety. In fact, it’s been shown many times that petting your pooch is one of the best forms of stress relief, ...

Dogs may not like hugs as much as you think according to a popular canine behaviorist. Stanley Coren explained in a Psychology Today post that though humans may want to hug their dogs to show ...

After a long, gruelling day, sometimes the perfect remedy for your woes is a big old affectionate hug from your hound. However experts are now warning pet owners should find an alternative way to show ...

This post is in response to The Data Says "Don't Hug the Dog!" By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC A rule of thumb before hugging a dog is to pay very close attention to ...

Footage of a pair of dogs enjoying a heartfelt hug has been hailed as the perfect showcase of the benefits of having two pet pooches. Caring for one dog is a big enough job in itself, so the addition ...