Why is there a dearth of therapy dogs? This is a question that has bothered me for a long time. The usefulness of therapy dogs has been well documented. For example, the newest edition of the Handbook ...

Inside Philadelphia prisons, the most anticipated visitor is a dog. Therapy dog programs are now built into prison life; they help staff manage tension and give inmates rare moments of emotional reset ...

Pet therapy dogs are used in hospitals and hospices to ease anxiety for patients and their families. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce blood pressure, stress and feelings of ...

Pet therapy dogs are used in hospitals and hospices to ease anxiety for patients and their families. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce blood pressure, stress and feelings of ...

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 ...

Dogs are increasingly present in workplaces, including dental offices, hospitals, and shops, serving various roles. Dogs like Meadow, a certified Rehabilitative Facility Dog, and Ginger, a volunteer ...

Howard County Public Schools have welcomed four-legged volunteers into school buildings this year. Under a new partnership with nonprofit Fidos For Freedom, therapy dogs come with their owners most ...

TYRONE — Whenever a therapy dog visits the Tyrone Area School District, it has positive effects on student and adult mental health, according to Superintendent Leslie Estep. That’s why the school ...