If you’re looking for a canine companion, there are tons of reasons small dogs are the way to go. Believe it or not, tiny apartments, limited budgets and busy schedules all factor into the ideal dog ...

Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they're stressed, according to a study by researchers, who were among the first to document stress-buffering effects of pets for children. Pet ...

Maybe your family has a dog, or you visit friends and relatives who do. But even if you aren't pet owners or around animals on a regular basis, your child is bound to cross paths with a dog — leashed, ...

A new study suggests that spending time with therapy dogs may help lower children’s stress levels even more than relaxation exercises. By Catherine Pearson An unexpected benefit of adopting Annie, my ...