A recent study led by Elizabeth Ann Walsh from the Cork Pet Behaviour Centre in Ireland is backing up what behaviorists have ...

Great Dane puppies are so big, even when they're little. They're born a pretty normal puppy size, but quickly skyrocket into ...

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

The way to know the difference is, once again, body language, with stress signals like lip-licking, stiffening, trying to get ...

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

If there’s anything that can heal your inner child, it’s watching compilations online of kids hugging their favorite ...

Baby Elephant Trying to Hug His Caretaker Is Absolutely Too Cute to Resist originally appeared on PetHelpful. Imagine being ...

If your dogs aren’t huggers, you can treat them to some extra belly rubs and ear scratches to celebrate National Hug Your Dog Day. You can take them for an extra long walk or a visit to the ...

Using a sample of 250 random images pulled from the web of people hugging their dogs (in which the dog's face is clearly visible) Coren looked for tell-tale signs of stress such as squinting eyes ...

In a study of brain activity, walking a poodle made people more relaxed, brushing the dog improved concentration and playing with her had both effects.

Dogs are not all unconditional lovers nor sponges for hugs, but saying "Don't ever hug a dog" is over the top given what we know. Skip to main content Mobile Navigation. Psychology Today.

While dogs placing their front paws on people’s shoulders may look like a hug, they’re really just jumping excitedly and seeking attention. Paws on shoulders among dogs are not the equivalent ...