Our relationships with other beings have the potential to be profoundly healing. Deep experiences of love, care, and co-regulation occur both among humans and between humans and various animal species ...

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 ...

Hugging a dog may seem like a natural way to express love, but recent research in animal behavior warns that this practice can negatively affect the animal's well-being. Far from being enjoyable, hugs ...