Hugging a dog may seem like a natural way to express love, but recent research in animal behavior warns that this practice can negatively affect the animal's well-being. Far from being enjoyable, hugs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Humans might need to hug their dogs from time to time, but dogs aren't necessarily thrilled with the idea. An article out from Psychology Today talks about "Doggy De-stress Days," when dogs are ...

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 ...

I had brought my dogs to be part of a "Doggy De-Stress Day" on the campus of a local university. These are becoming more common for many colleges in North America and usually take place during midterm ...

After losing her first home, Ruby the rescue dog found love again—and her heartfelt hug on adoption day has everyone reaching ...