Spread the loveAt the Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, from the day Zar entered the shelter, the friendly dog wanted to hug ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

A scared dog, who was filmed hugging an animal shelter worker's leg after being abandoned, has found a new home in time for Thanksgiving. Mixed breed Andy Cohen, estimated to be between one and three, ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...