Dogs love to cuddle – how many Labradors do you spot?. For most dogs, cuddling with their humans or lying side by side with other dogs is very important.
Physical contact represents affection, security, safety and togetherness. When you cuddle, the bonding and feel-good hormone oxytocin is released - it increases the feeling of trust and reduces stress. You can find even more exciting animal topics in the free partner newsletter from Landtiere.de, which you can subscribe to right here.