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

On the one-year anniversary marking the passing of Christie Williams' dog, she decided to volunteer in his honor to give a ...

A dog that is resting may not appreciate the intervention, or - if in the dog's mind he may see himself as being on a mission - the dog may see the hug as an imposition.

But many dog owners beg to disagree. We'll certainly uphold that hugging, or even approaching to pet, a dog strange to you is unwise and should be avoided.

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.

These golden retrievers learned how to hug — here’s how to train your dog Australian BFFs Kylo and Vader remind Instagram fans to love one another.

Canine psychologist Stanley Coren claims that hugging your dog raises stress and anxiety levels.

Dog experts long have advised against hugging, and most of us have been ignoring the advice. The latest kerfuffle on canine hugging comes from Stanley Coren, a psychology professor and ...

What about dogs “hugging” humans? While dogs placing their front paws on people’s shoulders may look like a hug, they’re really just jumping excitedly and seeking attention.