Fact or Fiction: Dogs Like To Be Cuddled

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Fact Or Fiction: All dogs like to be cuddled

That's a fact, says Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Kennel Club.

Dr. Jerry Klein is Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Kennel Club, and has nearly 40 years of experience in the veterinary field.

Fox 5 went to Dr. Klein to answer some common myths about dogs, and here’s what he told us:

Fact or Fiction: Dogs Like To Be Cuddled

Answer: FACT! Most dogs love to be cuddled. It gives them warmth, and a certain bonding with humans, in fact they give off a “feel good” hormone called oxytocin. But dogs do not like to be bear-hugged.  That gives them anxiety.

WNYW-TV/Fox5 is a media partner of the American Kennel Club.