I really love my dog and I want to show him/her my affection. I was wondering if it's okay to hug and kiss my dog as a way of expressing my love for him/her.
6 answers
CherryBlossomGrace
Fri Jan 03 2025
Canines do not engage in activities such as hugging, kissing, or holding each other. These behaviors are not part of their natural interactions.
HanbokElegance
Fri Jan 03 2025
Dogs, unlike humans, do not hug. They do not wrap their arms around each other or embrace in a show of affection.
Marco
Thu Jan 02 2025
Similarly, kissing is not a behavior observed in dogs. They do not share kisses or smooch each other as a form of greeting or affection.
LightningStrike
Thu Jan 02 2025
Holding is also not a common interaction among dogs. They do not typically hold each other in their arms or snuggle closely.
CryptoNinja
Thu Jan 02 2025
This does not mean that dogs cannot learn to tolerate or even enjoy certain behaviors that are not natural to them. With training and socialization, dogs can become accustomed to activities like hugging or kissing from humans.