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 ...

Certified trainers note that this quirky behavior is one of the more unexpected dog love signals that many owners overlook.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

A rule of thumb before hugging a dog is to pay very close attention to individual differences, your relationship with the dog, and the situation at hand. Source ...

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 ...