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 ...

The original viral photo of Kala and Keira hugging saved them from euthanasia. — -- Two dogs seen in a viral photograph hugging each other hours before they were set to be euthanized now have a ...

All of you who show your dog just how much you love him with a big old hug need to stop doing that. It turns out that most dogs don’t appreciate that gentle squeeze. Dog experts long have advised ...

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 ...

On Halloween, many pet parents dress their fur babies and enjoy the Trick-or-Treat ritual. This Instagram video shows an ...

Do our canine companions hate hugging? According to an article in Psychology Today, "New data shows that hugging your dog raises its stress and anxiety levels." The claim – under the headline "Don't ...

You probably embrace your cuddly canine pals to show your affection, but have you ever noticed how they react? An article written by neuropsychologist Stanley Coren featured in Psychology Today has ...

Experts disagree as to whether giving your dog a hug will stress it out. Photo by: http://rockingrandmamusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Dog-pic-dog-hugging-man ...

Hugs like this adorable one here can stress out a dog, according to a recent report in Psychology Today. Submitted We apparently owe our nation’s dogs a very sincere apology. Eighty percent of our ...