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Published 07:30 25 Oct 2019 BST
Updated 17:45 25 Oct 2019 BST

To back up this research, Coren looked through a sample of 250 photos where people were hugging their pups. He found that nearly 82 percent of the pups showed signs of stress.
Coren notes that canines are generally fast movers and if they are stressed out, their instinct is to run.
However, when you hug them, you're essentially preventing them from getting away which can increase their stress levels.
So, if you want to show your puppy some love, limit yourself (I know it's tough when you want to shower them with kisses and cuddles) to a rub on the belly.