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Two Golden Retrievers got a hug from their mom, and their reactions are totally priceless!
In a video posted to TikTok, a mom hugged her two dogs, Daisy and Leia, and filmed their reactions. In the video, the mom hugged Daisy first, who seemed content with the affection. Daisy even seemed to smile and leaned into her mom. When she pulled away, Daisy rested a paw on her leg to ask for more pets and affection.
When it was Leia's turn to get a hug, she seemed less amused and keen on the affection than her sister. She seemed to want her mom to pull away and end their hug, even though she never fully did. Leia then seemed relieved for only a moment before her mom leaned in for another hug, and she looked at her sister, trying to get her sister to save her from her mom. Eventually, Leia moved down so her mom could finally pull away from the hug.
People loved the adorable moment between the pair of Golden Retrievers, with one user commenting that this is what an "extrovert vs introvert" is like together.
"That face is pure 'I tolerate this only because I love you' energy! 😂❤️," another user commented, while another added, "Leia’s going through it, man, I feel her 😭."
"They say hugs aren’t for dogs," one user added. "They were not born or designed to hug, but I can’t help it 😫"
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Do Dogs Like Being Hugged?
While hugging is a natural way for people to show affection, it doesn't translate the same way with a dog. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), "many dogs find hugs uncomfortable or even stressful, even if they don’t resist."
"From a dog’s perspective, a hug can feel confusing or even threatening," they explained. When you put your arms around your dog, you’re restricting their movement. Combined with close face-to-face contact and direct eye contact, this can come across as confrontational instead of comforting."
They add that while some dogs may not express their discomfort or even accept a hug, most of the time, they're uncomfortable with the interaction.
So, what are better ways to show your dog affection? The AKC reccomends other ways, like giving your dog belly rubs or back scratches to show your affection. They also note that "Playtime, training, and shared activities, like fetch or tug-of-war, can also strengthen your relationship."
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