A 5-year-old Pit bull mix at the Animal Foundation has earned the nickname “the hugging dog” for her unique way of showing affection to anyone she meets.

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 ...

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 ...

This post is in response to The Data Says "Don't Hug the Dog!" By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC A rule of thumb before hugging a dog is to pay very close attention to individual differences, your ...

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

A recent Instagram video of a couple sharing a hug while their dogs are in the other room has been winning hearts. The clip shows the endearing antics of the dogs, Anabelle and Norman, who show how ...