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 ...

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 no mystery that dogs love getting affectionate hugs and a lot of pampering, especially when they see their furry ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Humans might need to hug their dogs from time to time, but dogs aren't necessarily thrilled with the idea. An article out from Psychology Today talks about "Doggy De-stress Days," when dogs are ...

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 ...

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...