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National Hug Your Puppy Day
Hug a puppy. Build trust.
When is National Hug Your Puppy Day?
Every year on January 21.
What is National Hug Your Puppy Day?
National Hug Your Puppy Day on January 21 celebrates the bond between people and their dogs, whatever their age. Studies have found that gentle contact between people and their dogs can raise levels of oxytocin, the hormone linked to bonding, in both species. The day is also a reminder that not every dog likes being squeezed: experts suggest reading your dog's body language, offering a calm cuddle or a scratch it enjoys, and letting it walk away if it wants.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #NationalHugYourPuppyDay
- #PuppyLove
- #DogLovers
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