In Benzie County, therapy dogs are making a significant impact on children with neurological conditions through ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

Carefully planned therapy dog visits help reduce anxiety, support rehab, and make hospitals less frightening for young ...

I read your column on pit bulls. You can't say that pit bulls are just as good as any other breed for children. Headlines and stats don't lie. People with low self-esteem love to procure pit bulls ...

Researchers say adults are increasingly disconnected from small children in daily life. Pets — especially dogs — are stepping in to fill that emotional space. Julian Stratenschulte/dpa A dog in a tiny ...

Dogs are more than just a pets for countless families they are our loyal companions, protectors, and most beloved part of the family. For children, the presence of a dog can be profoundly ...

Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as more satisfying than their relationships with their friends, partner and even their children. Owners also feel that their dog loves them the most while ...

In some countries, the number of dogs has increased so much that it now exceeds the number of children. While the emotional significance of dogs is clearly rising worldwide, it remains uncertain ...

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Six-year-old Tieauna Radney found her smile again thanks to a special four-legged visitor at Children's Hospital of Michigan. After a week in the ...

What Makes a Small Dog Breed Good for Kids? Annie-Mae Levy, a professional dog trainer for the puppy and dog training app, Woofz, says small breeds should be very comfortable with hands-on family ...

Pediatric emergency departments could turn to dogs to reduce anxious kids and parents alike, potentially offering an alternative to medications, new data suggest. The randomized clinical trial of 80 ...

A few of the full-time employees at Children’s National Hospital have a knack for healing hearts — despite having no background in cardiology. Tux, Hampton, Montana and Company are specially trained ...