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

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 ...

Tall friends need hugs too!Excited Dog with Horse Friend Learns to Stand on His Hind Legs to Hug His BFF Tall friends need hugs too!

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

Dogs can also provide their people with a sense of security and safety, which are paramount to reducing anxiety. The post Why Your Dog Actually DOESN’T Want a Hug appeared first on A-Z Animals.

Why Dogs Don't Like to Be Hugged It's great to show our dogs how much we love them. But maybe hugging should be taken off the list.

Interacting and playing with a dog helped people relax and concentrate, according to measurements of their brainwaves documented in a new study.

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

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.

What about dogs “hugging” humans? While dogs placing their front paws on people’s shoulders may look like a hug, they’re really just jumping excitedly and seeking attention.