Pets are proven to boost kids' self-esteem, cognitive development, and social skills. The best time to get a pet is when children are school-age, 5 or older. Kids benefit the most from dogs and cats, ...

When we set dogs up for success and teach children how to respect them, everyone wins. Supervision, patience 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 ...

SYLMAR, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Anyone who's ever loved a dog knows what a blessing they can be. They are loyal companions that better your life in countless ways. A new documentary now streaming on ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- People can get service and therapy dogs for a number of reasons and conditions. You've probably seen them for people who can't see or for those with PTSD. Some dogs can even sniff ...

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC), in partnership with Animal Companion Counseling, is providing children with access to therapy dogs. "We found that children seem to be really receptive to ...

HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCSC) - A Lowcountry nonprofit is working to create safer, more compassionate interactions between children and rescue dogs and a new grant is helping make it happen. Hallie Hill ...