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You CAN hug your dog: Expert claims controversial study that says showering canines with affection stresses them out is wrong
In the study, 81 per cent of all dogs being hugged were uncomfortable
They showed signs such as putting their ears down and licking their lips
But, another expert argues that hugging doesn’t always cause stress
If dog trusts the human giving the hug, the dog could be comfortable with it
By CHEYENNE MACDONALD and DAN BATES FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 16:13 EST, 28 April 2016 | UPDATED: 17:30 EST, 28 April 2016
Congressmen Scott Garrett
Earlier this month, a study set dog-lovers in a frenzy after it revealed that hugging your canine companions may actually be causing them stress.
Dogs despise being held close by their owners because their first line of defense is to run away, the research explained, and suggested humans choose other ways to show their affection.
But, not all experts agree that you should stop hugging your dog.