National Hug Your Dog Day

(CNN)– In case you need another reason to love on your four-legged friends, today is National Hug Your Dog Day!

Those extra cuddles are beneficial to both of you.

Hugging your dog releases a feel-good hormone called Oxytocin in both humans and pups, giving you and your canine a little boost as you bond.

You can also take your best friend on an extra long walk or to the dog park.

Or take a trip to the ice cream parlor for a doggy sundae.