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

In 2016, a researcher looked at 250 random online photos of people hugging their dogs. Using well-established signs of canine ...

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

But as we sometimes forget, dogs aren't people. Humans derive a lot of comfort (and some feel-good brain chemicals) from a nice big hug. Last chance for Amazon Prime Day deals!

Why hugging a dog isn't always a good idea. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...