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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dogs are adorable and friendly. Your dog is probably a member of your family — not just your pet. I certainly sympathize. My dog Goodwin, seen above surveying Brooklyn, sleeps in the same bed I do. He ...

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 ...

Hugging your pet can be one of the biggest stress relievers for animal owners – but dog experts are now warning that wrapping your arms around your pooch is not always what they want or in their best ...

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

I had brought my dogs to be part of a "Doggy De-Stress Day" on the campus of a local university. These are becoming more common for many colleges in North America and usually take place during midterm ...