A handful of children gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Corona del Mar branch of the Newport Beach Library to brush up on their reading skills by sharing a good book aloud to a friendly canine. They ...

Canine Companions, based in Santa Rosa, trains dogs to help kids living with autism and their families manage daily needs, including sleep. Jackson Blanchard is just one example. He experiences a lot ...

It’s no surprise Labrador Retrievers consistently rank among the best pets for families and ideal pets for a variety of ...

Playing with a pooch can help our brains concentrate and relax, a family dog can help prevent food allergies in children, and ...

Reading to dogs improves children's reading, study says. EAST NORWALK, Conn. Aug. 18, 2010— -- Man's best friend can do a lot more than fetch and roll over. Research now suggests that dogs can ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Therapy dogs offer comfort, companionship, and a quick pick-me-up to folks of any age when life gets “ruff”. 28/22 News reporter Paola Giangiacomo ...

Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Upstate uses facility dogs to comfort young patients through its Canine F.E.T.C.H. Unit. The dogs help children cope with the stress of hospital visits and procedures ...

While some schools in Europe are using TV shows to help students better confront their emotions, New York City is turning to furry specialists. For over 15 years, a Fair Shake for Youth’s volunteer ...

I am a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have a gifted therapy dog. I also spend a lot of time in dog classes, hanging out in dog parks, and meeting, greeting, and avoiding other ...

A Chicago dog trainer has revealed the "dangerous" habit parents should avoid doing with their canine in view of their kids. Shir Limazati is a certified positive reinforcement behavioral dog trainer, ...