National Hug Your Dog Day 2025 Events. National dog walker appreciation day september 14: Give your own hound a big hug on hug a hound day, consider adoption, or volunteer at a dog shelter to make sure these dogs get the love.

Hugging your dog releases a hormone in both pup and person called “oxytocin,” informally referred to as “the cuddle hormone.” not only does a good tight squeeze strengthen your bond, it shows. People can use the hashtag.