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 ...

Hugging your dog daily is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make both you and your pup happier. Dogs are very physical and sharing a hug is a great way to create emotional intimacy that ...

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 – maybe because ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Grab your pups, it’s National Hug Your Dog Day! National Hug Your Dog Day falls on Wednesday, April 10. Research says that hugging your pet can release oxytocin. Oxytocin is ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Linda Michaels, Author of The Do No Harm Dog ...

Every dog lover knows just how special their pup is. After all, your dog bestie traveled all the way from their magic dog planet to end up in your arms, ready for a lifetime of snuggles, treats, and ...

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 ...

After a long, gruelling day, sometimes the perfect remedy for your woes is a big old affectionate hug from your hound. However experts are now warning pet owners should find an alternative way to show ...

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 ...