There is absolutely nothing wrong to hug an Official just a girl who loves beaches and turtles shirt. Dont believe everything you hear or read. If the dog doesn’t like it I am sure he would show it by pulling away. Yes, there may be times where they may want to be left alone but I am sure you know what your dog likes and doesn’t like. There is no need for you to feel so upset. Dont know where she got her facts from but my German Shepard loves hugs every time I come home from work he will do his little back talk until I get down on one knee and hug him then after a good minute he will sit right by me until I quit petting him.