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 ...

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 ...

Footage of a pair of dogs enjoying a heartfelt hug has been hailed as the perfect showcase of the benefits of having two pet pooches. Caring for one dog is a big enough job in itself, so the addition ...

Science says "don't hug your dog." And by science we mean one person, who happens to have a degree, who looked at lots of pictures on the Internet. The question of whether or not hugging your dog ...

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 ...

It's great to show our dogs how much we love them. But maybe hugging should be taken off the list. Raise your hand if you've ever hugged a dog you love in a moment of joy and affection. Now raise your ...

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 ...

You should not be hugging your dog — at least according to the latest research by a multinational team of investigators headed by Elizabeth Ann Walsh of the Cork Pet Behaviour Centre, in Cork, Ireland ...

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 ...