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

Caring, sweet and incredibly smart, these sensitive dog breeds have an amazing ability to know when you need to hug and cuddle them. And by doing so, you instantly start to feel better. While Labs are ...

When in doubt, don't hug. The bottom line for me is that hugging a dog is okay when the human gives very careful consideration to who the dog is, their relationship with the individual, and context.

But many dog owners beg to disagree. We'll certainly uphold that hugging, or even approaching to pet, a dog strange to you is unwise and should be avoided.

EAGLE-VAIL – After making boxes of biscuits for the dogs at the Eagle County Animal Shelter, children at the Vail Academy got a quick lesson in staying safe around man’s best friends.”I didn’t know ...

A dog that is resting may not appreciate the intervention, or - if in the dog's mind he may see himself as being on a mission - the dog may see the hug as an imposition.

Psychology Today says “hugging your dog raises its stress and anxiety levels,” but Matthew Gilbert isn’t going to stop.

Hugging a dog may pain the animal even if the gesture is well intentioned, an expert says. A hug that restricts a dog’s ability to move could stress the animal given its natural inclination to ...

For us doggy lovers, there's nothing better than giving our dog a big hug, but do dogs like hugs? If you've noticed your dog squirms a bit when you hug him, it could be that he'd prefer a tasty ...

Unfortunately, according to a new study, your dog is super uncomfortable with your hugs. Even this dog being hugged BY ANOTHER DOG appears to be less than happy with a puppy-hug from his best friend.

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.

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.