If you’ve ever watched your dog interact with a child, you may have sensed something different- an unusual gentleness, a sudden alertness, or at times even hesitation. The same dog that confidently ...

You may want to change your mind about getting your child a pet dog. A recent study has found that young kids who have a dog have better social and emotional health than those who don’t. Researchers ...

The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the ...

The quietness of the Northridge Library on June 13 erupted in the community meeting room as children arrived for a monthly reading-to-a-dog program. Charlie, a labradoodle; Vida, a border ...

A new furry friend has joined the staff of Children’s Mercy Kansas in Overland Park, bringing joy to patients and caregivers. Benny, the facility dog, works paw in hand with child life specialist ...