Remember to observe the dog’s body language for signs of discomfort, but without staring directly at the dog’s face. Lip ...

The video showing a dog hugging its human was posted on Instagram. Dog parents undoubtedly miss their pet babies when they are away from them. However, as it turns out the pooches miss their ...

In 2016, a researcher looked at 250 random online photos of people hugging their dogs. Using well-established signs of canine ...

Hugging is a normal behavior for humans, but dogs often find it hard to understand and anxiety-inducing.

5 Sensitive Dog Breeds That Know When You Need a Hug originally appeared on Parade Pets. When you’ve had a tough day, coming ...

Human-dog communication: How body language and non-verbal cues are key to clarity in dog directed play, petting and hugging behaviour by humans. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 272, 106206 ...

National Hug Your Dog Day, observed annually on April 10th, is a heartfelt holiday dedicated to honoring the special bond between humans and our canine companions. It might sound silly – maybe ...

Why Dogs Don't Like to Be Hugged It's great to show our dogs how much we love them. But maybe hugging should be taken off the list.

Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! Dogs and humans have a very special relationship, where dogs have hijacked the human oxytocin bonding pathway normally reserved for our babies.

A video of a dog finding a clever way to befriend a cat has impressed people. The video will leave you with a smile too.

Hugging From a Dog’s Perspective While hugs are quite common among primates and humans, from a dog’s perspective, hugs are a whole different story. Dogs don’t hug each other as humans do.