Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

Watching a video of a therapy dog for just five minutes can meaningfully lower stress levels, a new study shows, offering a simple, stigma-free option for those reluctant to seek traditional mental ...

Randomized trial results show anxiety among children in the emergency department was significantly reduced by a 10-minute visit with a therapy dog and handler. The therapy dog visit also reduced the ...

Some types of dog anxiety are fairly easy to understand: When your dog cowers under the table during a thunderstorm, you know ...

Another lap dog eager to snuggle! Shih Tzus have been companion dogs for centuries, which means they are experts at easing tension, playful antics and calm nights in. Great with kids, these tiny dogs ...

Just like humans, dogs can develop anxiety around a number of differing factors. During holidays like Fourth of July, as fireworks bring joy to millions of people, countless pups are cowering from the ...

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Senator Ben Kramer recently introduced a bill in the Maryland legislature that would allow the use of therapy dogs in all of the state’s schools. Therapy dogs, he said, can calm down anxious students.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children who interacted with therapy dogs reported greater decreases in stress levels during ED visits. Fewer ...