. >> robin bennett and susan briggs know all about dogs.emselves the dog gurus. hey, guys! >> hey! it's great to be here. >> hi! thanks for having us. >> susan, i always thought that dogs liked to be hugged. i know that i do. >> i liked to be hugged, too, and i like to hug my dogs, but, in truth, some dogs do like to be hugged, but some do not. >> robin, how can i tell if my dog likes to be hugged or not? >> well, the secret is in the dog's body language. when you go to give your dog a hug and you're approaching him, your dog is probably loose and wiggly and relaxed. when you put your arms around him, if your dog stiffens up, that's a sign that he's going, "[gasps] i don't really this." it's almost like he's holding his breath. he might also try to back out away from you or try to squirm to get away, so if he's doing that, he's really not enjoying that hug. >> so, susan, if my dog doesn't show any of those signs, is it okay for me to hug her? >> yes, it is. if your dog stays relaxed while you hug them, then, yes, enjoy that moment together.