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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...