[Eaker]

Since the statement is stupid I simply pointed out just how stupid it really is. To narrow it down to just dogs is almost criminal stupidity.

The vast majority of the advice on this thread has been idiotic to the point the entire FR community should be embarrassed. I don’t think many of the posters on this thread have ever seen a dog much less owned one!

TheMom, this is the thread I was telling you about.

[MarMema]

That's because you have most likely taught your dogs to tolerate you hugging them and you don't see what they look like while you are doing it.

It is the dogs who are euthed when they bite because people don't know how to read dog language and do stupid things like hug them.Walt Disney did dogs no favors.

They are not primates and don't seek out this kind of behavior with each other.

Some good reading suggestions for you -
The Other End of the Leash
Culture Clash

These people are smiling but the dogs are not.

See that tongue coming out? That is the beginning of a stress sign for dogs.

[OldPossum]

Did you get your jollies telling me (and others) how stupid my vet’s statement was? Good. Carry on.