It’s not a natural behavior. 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 ...

She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The Frisky, Vice, and Best Friends Magazine. Is there anything a hug from a dog can’t solve? In the case it ...

It’s increasingly difficult if not downright impossible to find a day of the year on which nothing is celebrated. From ...

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National Hug Your Dog Day, observed annually on April 10th, is a heartfelt holiday dedicated to honoring the special bond between humans and our canine companions. It might sound silly ...

An curved arrow pointing right. We all love our dogs, but when it comes to showing them affection, hugs aren’t always the right way to go. We spoke to canine behavioral researcher Julie Hecht to ...

Why don’t dogs enjoy a hug? “More so with larger breeds ... They also have the uncanny ability to connect us with other dog people, expanding our friend group. Having a dog requires structure ...