A 5-year-old Pit bull mix at the Animal Foundation has earned the nickname “the hugging dog” for her unique way of showing ...

“She presses herself into people and completely melts into them — and will happily stay there as long as you’ll let her,” TAF ...

While some may argue that we should show our love for our dogs every day, celebrating National Hug Your Dog Day 2024 can serve as a special reminder to prioritize your bond with your beloved dog. In ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A pair of pups, known as the Gwinnett County "hugging dogs," have found a forever home together. In October, the pups were found scared, starving and filthy at Harbins Park in ...

Let’s face it: Dogs have the power to hijack the human brain in ways that no other species can. With their big eyes, fluffy bodies and adorable faces, it’s difficult to resist petting them or picking ...

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 individual differences, your ...

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 ...

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 ...